Legal Administrator

Foot Anstey LLP; Exeter; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in the UK seeks a Legal Administrator to support its Charities and Private Wealth Disputes team. This role involves managing legal documents, coordinating schedules, and maintaining client communications while promoting a strong commitment to excellence and detail within a professional team.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus

Employee sabbaticals

Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally in legal or professional services.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with file and document management, including opening and closing matters.
• Prepare and format legal documents to a high professional standard.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Ready to bring your organisational skills to a dynamic legal team?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us in a permanent capacity and play a key role in supporting our legal professionals across a busy and high-performing team.

We are currently in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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The role in 60 seconds

• Role:Legal Administrator
• Team:Charities and Private Wealth Disputes
• Location:Exeter
• Contract:Permanent
• Working Pattern:Full time / Part time considered
• Why this role matters:This is a vital opportunity to provide ongoing administrative support to a leading legal team. You’ll help ensure smooth day-to-day operations, maintain excellent client service, and contribute to the team’s long-term success. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in legal administration within a supportive and professional environment.

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What you’ll do

As a Legal Administrator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the team with a variety of essential administrative tasks.

In this role, you'll:

• Assist with file and document management, including opening, maintaining, and closing matters.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements for fee earners.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence to a high professional standard.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements, including risk management procedures.
• Handle incoming communications and liaise professionally with clients and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and support the team with general administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client research and event coordination, where needed.

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What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented administrator who is ready to make a long-term contribution to a busy legal team.

You’ll bring:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to support others and grow within the role.
• Ideally, you’ll be based within commuting distance of Exeter and comfortable with regular office attendance.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• For a full list of our competitive benefits package, please clickhere

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Ready to apply?

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• Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
• Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.
• Invited for interview?
• With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
• We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview, we’ll contact you to discuss the themes we’ll cover and answer any questions you might have.
• If you’d like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview, just let us know.

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.

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