Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator

Location: Emsworth, Hampshire | Salary: £27,000-£30,000

Looking for your next step in administration?

Are you an organised, proactive administrator who enjoys keeping things running smoothly, supporting a team and delivering excellent customer service?

We're recruiting for a Legal Administrator to join a friendly, established law firm in Emsworth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong administrative background who wants to develop their skills in a professional environment, with no previous legal experience required.

If you've worked in general administration, office support, reception, customer service or coordination and are looking for a new challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

About the opportunity

You'll be joining a respected, community-focused legal practice that supports individuals, families and businesses with important matters throughout their lives.

The firm prides itself on providing a personal, approachable service and building lasting relationships with its clients. You'll become part of a supportive team where organisation, communication and attention to detail are valued, and where your contribution will make a real difference to the day-to-day running of the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to transfer your existing administrative skills into the legal sector, learn new processes and develop your career within a professional office environment.

What's on offer?

• Salary of £27,000-£30,000, depending on experience.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• The opportunity to develop your career within an established professional practice.
• Varied administrative responsibilities, keeping your working day interesting.
• The chance to learn about the legal sector without needing previous legal experience.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to a close-knit team and its clients.

What will you be doing?

As Legal Administrator, you'll provide essential office and administrative support, helping colleagues stay organised and ensuring clients receive a professional, efficient service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing general administrative and office support to the wider team.
• Answering telephone calls, responding to emails and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Preparing, formatting and amending documents, letters and correspondence.
• Maintaining accurate records, organising files and updating internal systems.
• Managing appointments, coordinating diaries and helping colleagues meet deadlines.
• Scanning, printing, filing and managing incoming and outgoing post.
• Liaising with clients and third parties in a friendly, professional manner.
• Ensuring paperwork and documentation are completed accurately and stored appropriately.
• Handling confidential information responsibly.
• Supporting colleagues with a variety of administrative tasks to ensure the smooth running of the office.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for someone with solid administration experience who enjoys being organised, supporting colleagues and taking pride in their work.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a general administrative, office support, reception or coordination role.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems.
• A professional, approachable manner and a customer-focused attitude.
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• A proactive mindset, with the confidence to use your initiative.
• A reliable, team-oriented approach and a willingness to learn.

Previous legal or law firm experience would be an advantage, but it is absolutely not essential. We're much more interested in finding someone with strong administrative skills, a positive attitude and the enthusiasm to learn.

You could currently be working as an Administrator, Office Administrator, Receptionist, Team Administrator, Business Support Administrator or Customer Service Administrator and be looking for an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

Ready for a new challenge?

If you're an experienced administrator looking for a varied role where you can develop new skills, work with a supportive team and build a career in the legal sector, this could be the perfect opportunity.

You don't need to know the legal industry already. If you're organised, professional and keen to learn, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Emsworth, Hampshire

Salary: £27,000-£30,000

Position: Legal Administrator

Apply today with your CV to find out more!

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