Legal Administrator

First Recruitment Services; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice in Eastbourne is seeking a proactive Legal Administrator to support a Commercial Lawyer. The role involves progressing client files, preparing legal documentation, and liaising with clients. Ideal candidates have experience in a legal support role, strong organisational and communication skills, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers a supportive environment with excellent growth opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Statutory pension scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a legal support role (Commercial Assistant, Legal Secretary).
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and office operations.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and a confident telephone manner.

Responsibilities

• Progressing client files.
• Preparing legal documentation.
• Liaising with clients and third parties.
• Ensuring compliance with AML and KYC regulations.
• Opening new files and managing completions.
• Handling Land Registry and Companies House filings.

Skills

Legal procedures understanding

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office proficiency

Job description

• Position: Legal Administrator
• Salary: £25,000
• Location: Eastbourne
• Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
• Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional 2 days leave during the Christmas closure, statutory pension scheme, life insurance

My long established Legal Practice is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Administrator to join its Eastbourne office and provide essential support to a Commercial Lawyer. This is a dynamic role that blends administrative precision with client-facing responsibilities, ideal for someone with a background in legal support and a passion for delivering excellent service.

Job duties will include:

• Progressing client files
• Preparing legal documentation
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Ensuring compliance with AML and KYC regulations
• Opening new files and managing completions
• Handling Land Registry and Companies House filings

What you’ll bring:

• Proven experience in a legal support role (Commercial Assistant, Legal Secretary)
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and office operations
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and a confident telephone manner

This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive and professional environment, where you’ll play a key role in keeping our legal operations running smoothly.

If you’re ready to take the next step, please apply.

Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.