Legal Administrator

Lester Aldridge; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Perkbox access

Training & development

Profit Share

Social events

Job summary

Lester Aldridge in Bournemouth is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the busy Litigation & Recoveries department, with a focus on our growing Motor Finance team. You will provide daily legal admin support and help manage case files and communications.

This role includes training on our legal systems, ongoing development opportunities, and a collaborative, client-focused environment at our Central Bournemouth office, with a friendly, professional team culture.

Qualifications

• Solid organisational and time-management abilities.
• Strong attention to detail with proactive problem solving.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; training on legal systems provided.
• Good general education, especially English and Maths.
• Professional, discreet and reliable with strong communication skills.
• Based in our Central Bournemouth office.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily legal admin support to the Litigation & Recoveries team.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and handle calls.
• Monitor and respond to client queries; forward communications.
• Maintain accurate records in the case management system.
• Coordinate internal mailboxes and document workflow.
• Support a positive team culture and uphold core values.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent working

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Education

General education English & Maths

Tools

Legal case management systems

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to start a career within a leading professional services firm?

We’re currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to provide support to our busy Litigation & Recoveries department, with a particular focus on our growing Motor Finance team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing daily legal admin support to the team.
• Diary management, meeting scheduling and call handling.
• Monitoring and managing internal mailboxes.
• Responding to client queries and forwarding communications.
• Ensuring accurate record-keeping using our case management system.
• Supporting a positive team culture and upholding our core values.

What we’re looking for:

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and legal systems (training provided).
• A good general education, particularly in English and Maths.
• Professional, discreet and reliable, with great communication skills.
• Someone to be based in our Central Bournemouth office.

What We Offer:

• A competitive benefits package, including:
• Up to 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays;
• An additional celebration day.
• Access to Perkbox – offering online discounts, wellness support, and more.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
• Continuous support from our in-house trainer.
• Enrolment to our Profit Share Scheme.
• An exciting social culture with monthly Happy Hours and social/sporting opportunities
• A collaborative, client-focused team environment where your contribution is valued.