Legal Administrator

SJC Partners; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parking permit

Sage Benefits access after probation

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company events

Job summary

SJC Partners in Southsea is seeking a proactive Legal Administrator to join its busy law firm. You will provide daily legal and administrative support across departments, assist with reception duties, manage diaries and schedules, and welcome visitors.

A professional, organized approach and good communication are essential for success. This permanent, full-time role offers varied responsibilities and a friendly team environment.

Qualifications

• Legal admin experience essential.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional telephone manner.
• Proactive, reliable and discreet approach.

Responsibilities

• Providing daily legal and administrative support.
• Assisting with reception duties and welcoming visitors.
• Answering calls and directing enquiries.
• Managing diaries and scheduling meetings.
• Monitoring internal mailboxes and forwarding communications.
• Responding to general client queries.
• Maintaining accurate records on the case management system.
• Supporting different departments when required.

Skills

Legal administration

Reception duties

Organisational skills

Time-management

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Salary up to £24,000
• Legal admin experience essential
• Varied legal admin and reception role

Legal Administrator
Salary: £23,132.20-£24,000 per annum
Location: Southsea
Job type: Full-time, permanent
Are you an organised and professional Administrator looking to develop your experience within a friendly law firm?
A well-established, multi-service and multi-office law firm is looking for a Legal Administrator to join its Southsea office. You will provide administrative support across its busy legal departments while also assisting with reception duties.
This is a varied, office-based position offering the opportunity to become an important part of a supportive team.

What you'll be doing:

• Providing daily legal and administrative support
• Assisting with reception duties and welcoming visitors
• Answering calls and directing enquiries
• Managing diaries and scheduling meetings
• Monitoring internal mailboxes and forwarding communications
• Responding to general client queries
• Maintaining accurate records on the case management system
• Supporting different departments when required

What we’re looking for:

• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• A professional and confident telephone manner
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office
• A good standard of English and Maths
• A proactive, reliable and discreet approach

Previous legal administration or reception experience is essential.

Benefits include:

• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas and New Year closure as additional gifted annual leave
• Parking permit where on-site parking is unavailable
• Sage Benefits access after probation, including discounts and GP access
• Summer and Christmas parties