Legal Assistant - Training, Growth & Flexible Location

Lockhart Recruitment; Torquay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible location across Exeter/Plym./

Training & development

Pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Healthcare and wellbeing

Employee assistance programme

Life assurance

Social events and team activities

Collaborative working environment

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Lockhart Recruitment is partnering with a leading South West law firm to recruit a motivated Law Graduate as a Legal Assistant across Exeter, Plymouth or Torbay. You will support solicitors and fee earners, handle admin and client communication, and gain exposure to diverse practice areas.

The role offers salary between 24,000 and 25,000 plus excellent benefits, a clear career path, and training opportunities in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• A Law degree (LLB) or equivalent legal qualification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong administration and organisational abilities.
• A 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong administration

Organisational abilities

Telephone manner

Attention to detail

IT skills

Education

Law degree (LLB) or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lockhart Recruitment is partnering with a leading South West law firm to recruit a motivated Law Graduate as a Legal Assistant across Exeter, Plymouth or Torbay. You will support solicitors and fee earners, handle admin and client communication, and gain exposure to diverse practice areas.

The role offers salary between 24,000 and 25,000 plus excellent benefits, a clear career path, and training opportunities in a supportive team environment.