Legal Assistant – Start Your Law Career (Graduate Track)

Lockhart Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; Híbrido; GBP 24.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible locations

Training & progression

Pension

Generous annual leave

Healthcare & wellbeing

Employee assistance

Life assurance

Team events

Collaborative environment

Descripción de la vacante

Lockhart Recruitment is seeking a proactive Law Graduate to join a leading South West law firm as a Legal Assistant across Exeter, Plymouth or Torbay. You will support solicitors with case administration, liaise with clients, and help manage documents from instruction to completion.

The role offers formal training, career progression, and a supportive team, with a salary of 24,000–25,000 and flexible office locations. Ideal for recent graduates pursuing a long-term legal career.

Formación

• Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong administration and organisational abilities.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• High attention to detail.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively within a busy team.
• Positive attitude and genuine interest in developing a career within law.
• Previous legal administration, customer service or office experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsabilidades

• Supporting Solicitors and Fee Earners with day-to-day case administration
• Liaising with clients via telephone, email and in person
• Managing legal documents, correspondence and filing systems
• Opening new client files and undertaking compliance checks
• Preparing legal documentation and court bundles
• Scheduling appointments and managing diaries
• Updating case management systems accurately
• Assisting with general office and administrative duties
• Maintaining high levels of client care and confidentiality

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Organisation

Telephone manner

Attention to detail

IT skills

Educación

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Lockhart Recruitment is seeking a proactive Law Graduate to join a leading South West law firm as a Legal Assistant across Exeter, Plymouth or Torbay. You will support solicitors with case administration, liaise with clients, and help manage documents from instruction to completion.

The role offers formal training, career progression, and a supportive team, with a salary of 24,000–25,000 and flexible office locations. Ideal for recent graduates pursuing a long-term legal career.