Legal Administrator

Wolferstans; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A law firm in the UK is seeking an Administrative Support professional to provide comprehensive assistance to lawyers. This role involves liaising with clients and managing files efficiently while ensuring high-quality service. Candidates should possess excellent organizational skills and a strong ability to handle confidential information. With part-time hours from 9:30am to 2:30pm, this position offers a balance of professional development and client interaction. Join a team committed to legal excellence and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proactive in professional development, continuously seeking growth opportunities.
• Ability to build trust and rapport at all levels.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients, courts and third parties as required.
• Assist with the opening, management and closing of client files.
• Type from digital dictation to prepare legal documents.

Skills

Outstanding communication and client care skills

Strong time management and prioritisation abilities

Exceptional attention to detail

Education

Qualified by experience with a strong academic background

Job description

The Role

The main purpose of the role is to provide comprehensive administrative and secretarial support to a team of lawyers in both our Clinical Negligence and Personal Injury Departments.

The role requires excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and to support the delivery of exceptional high-quality client service and successful case outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients, courts and third parties as required.
• Assist with the opening, management and closing of client files, ensuring compliance with firm requirements.
• Complete assigned administrative tasks with regard to the smooth running of the department.
• Process invoices for the team.
• Take calls from potential new, and existing clients, and booking any necessary appointments as required.
• Book travel and training for the team as required.
• Process holiday requests ensuring adequate cover is available.
• Type from digital dictation to prepare, format and proof‑read legal documents, correspondence and reports.
• Manage your own workload and prioritise tasks.
• Maintain compliant and accurate electronic files.

What do you offer?

You will be committed to delivering an exceptional client experience, consistently demonstrating the firm's values and a passion for excellence in legal service.

Available to work Monday to Friday 9:30am to 2:30pm (or similar hours).

Professional & Technical Expertise

• Qualified by experience having credibility within your specialism with a strong academic background.
• Proactive in your professional development, and continuously seeking growth opportunities.

Skills & Attributes

• Outstanding communication and client care skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport at all levels.
• Strong time management and prioritisation abilities, ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining high-quality work.
• Exceptional attention to detail, applying a meticulous approach to case management and legal analysis.

You are able to:

• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, clients, and external stakeholders.
• Thrive under pressure, managing competing priorities effectively while maintaining a high standard of work.

Mindset & Approach

• Take ownership of your work, contributing to the firm’s success and driving positive outcomes.
• Are adaptable and embrace change, demonstrating a solutions‑focused mindset.
• Commit to ongoing learning and development.