Legal Administration Assistant

Simpson Judge Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established firm in Tamworth is seeking a motivated Legal Administration Assistant to join their corporate/commercial department. The role will involve handling a range of administrative tasks, including document management, scheduling meetings, and managing legal files. Candidates should have prior office experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Excellent verbal and written communication is a must, alongside the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of legal files, including opening, closing, and time recording.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, ensuring all necessary documents are prepared in advance.
• Perform audio and copy typing, document management, and filing tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Role: Legal Administration Assistant
Salary: Up to 24k
Location: Tamworth

Our well established client are seeking a motivated administration assistant to join their corporate/commercial department.

The role will involve performing a broad range of administrative tasks including:

• Audio and copy typing, word processing, document management, filing, and completing standard legal forms.
• Manage the full lifecycle of legal files, including opening, closing, and time recording.
• Answer incoming calls, take detailed messages, and ensure appropriate follow-up or escalation to the relevant lawyer.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, ensuring all necessary documents and materials are prepared in advance.
• Carry out routine office duties such as photocopying, preparing mail, and offering refreshments to clients and legal staff.
• Undertake any additional duties reasonably requested by Fee Earners, the Head of Department, or Directors.

Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience in an administrative or office support role.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Skilled in handling multiple tasks and managing competing deadlines effectively.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Capable of performing well under pressure while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a professional tone
• Confident in typing and data entry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Discreet and trustworthy when working with sensitive or confidential information.

If this is of interest, please get in touch with Rory Brand at Simpson Judge today for a highly confidential chat.