Legal Administrator

Tsr Legal; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal in Cardiff is seeking a proactive Legal Administrator to join a busy practice. You will support the team with general admin, client files, diary management and document preparation.

The role offers a competitive salary of circa £26,000–£28,000 DOE, exposure to criminal, property and immigration matters, and a professional, welcoming office environment.

Candidates with previous legal admin experience and strong IT skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional and approachable manner, with confidence when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Good IT skills and the ability to manage documents and electronic records accurately.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work effectively as part of a team.
• A discreet and confidential approach when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support across the firm.
• Manage incoming telephone calls, emails and correspondence.
• Open, maintain and organise client files and electronic records.
• Prepare, format and proofread letters and other documents.
• Assist with document management, scanning, photocopying and filing.
• Support diary management, appointments and meeting arrangements.
• Assist with preparation of legal documents across criminal, property and immigration matters.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality at all times.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Discretion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Legal Administrator
Salary: Circa £26,000 – £28,000 DOE

An excellent opportunity to join an established Legal 500 law firm in Cardiff

TSR Legal is working in partnership with a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm in Cardiff to appoint a Legal Administrator to join its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive administrator to become part of a busy legal environment, supporting a firm with a varied practice covering criminal law, property, immigration etc.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the firm, providing administrative support to ensure matters are handled efficiently and clients receive a professional and welcoming service.

The Role

Working closely with the wider team, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing general administrative support across the firm.
• Managing incoming telephone calls, emails and correspondence, ensuring enquiries are directed to the appropriate person.
• Opening, maintaining and organising client files and electronic records.
• Preparing, formatting and proofreading letters, documents and other correspondence.
• Assisting with document management, scanning, photocopying and filing.
• Supporting the team with diary management, appointments and meeting arrangements where required.
• Assisting with the preparation of legal documents and administrative paperwork across criminal law, property and immigration matters.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring confidentiality is upheld at all times.
• Providing a professional and helpful point of contact for clients and colleagues.
• Supporting the wider team with general office administration and day-to-day tasks.

About You

We are keen to hear from candidates who are organised, reliable and enjoy working in a busy, professional environment.

Ideally, you will have:

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• A professional and approachable manner, with confidence when dealing with clients and colleagues.
• Good IT skills and the ability to manage documents and electronic records accurately.
• The ability to prioritise tasks, manage competing deadlines and work effectively as part of a team.
• A discreet and confidential approach when handling sensitive information.

Candidates with legal administration experience will be particularly welcomed, although applicants with strong general administration skills and an interest in the legal sector may also be considered.

What’s on Offer?

• A competitive salary of circa £26,000 – £28,000, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to join an established Legal 500 law firm.
• Exposure to a varied range of legal work, including criminal law, property and immigration.
• A supportive working environment and the opportunity to develop your experience within the legal sector.