Legal Administrator

Premier; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited is seeking a Temporary Legal Administrator to support a small legal team in London on a 4-week contract with hybrid/remote working and around 1 day per week (7.5 hours).

The role involves general admin, proofreading contracts, document management, and using SharePoint and DocuSign. Ideal candidates have legal/secretarial experience, strong organisation, attention to detail, and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a legal or secretarial environment.
• Strong administration and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Confidence working with documents and written correspondence.
• Good IT skills, ideally including experience with SharePoint and/or DocuSign.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the legal team with general administration and correspondence.
• Proofreading and editing contracts and other documentation.
• Assisting with document management and maintaining accurate records.
• Using SharePoint and DocuSign to manage and process documentation.
• Providing general administrative support to the wider legal team as required.

Skills

Legal administration

Proofreading

General administration

Organisation

Written correspondence

Tools

SharePoint

DocuSign

Job description

31 Oct, 2026# Legal Administrator* CV-Library* London, UKTemporary Charity### Job Description4 Week Contract | London | Hybrid/Remote Working 7.5 Hours per WeekWe are currently recruiting for a Temporary Legal Administrator to provide flexible administrative support to a small legal team. This is a fantastic short-term opportunity for an organised and detail-focused administrator looking for a remote/hybrid, highly flexible assignment, working approximately one day per week.The RoleWorking closely with a small legal team, you will provide administrative support to help keep day-to-day activity running smoothly. The role can be completed fully remotely, with the option to attend the office. There is also plenty of flexibility around the working pattern, with the hours completed as one full day or split across the week.Key responsibilitiesSupporting the legal team with general administration and correspondenceProofreading and editing contracts and other documentationAssisting with document management and maintaining accurate recordsUsing SharePoint and DocuSign to manage and process documentationProviding general administrative support to the wider legal team as requiredThe ideal candidate will havePrevious experience within a legal or secretarial environmentStrong administration and organisational skillsExcellent attention to detail and proofreading skillsConfidence working with documents and written correspondenceGood IT skills, ideally including experience with SharePoint and/or DocuSignA flexible and proactive approach to supporting a small teamApply NowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)