Legal Secretary / Administration Assistant – Commercial & Private Client Litigation

Legal Southwest; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Secretary or Administration Assistant to support their Commercial & Private Client Litigation team in Taunton. This hybrid role involves providing high-level secretarial support, managing client files, and assisting fee earners in a collaborative environment. Ideal candidates will thrive in a fast-paced legal setting, demonstrating strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible benefits tailored to needs

Qualifications

• Highly organised and proactive individual.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Excellent grammar and spelling.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners.
• Manage client files and finances.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Prior legal secretarial or administrative experience

Job description

We are working on behalf of a highly respected national law firm to recruit an experienced Legal Secretary or Administration Assistant to support their thriving Commercial & Private Client Litigation team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive environment where you’ll play a key role in enabling fee earners to deliver exceptional service.

The position is based in their Taunton office, with hybrid working in place. You will be required to work from the Taunton office three days a week.

You will provide a high level of secretarial and administrative support to busy fee earners.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening, closing, and archiving client files

• Producing legal documents and correspondence

• Preparing PowerPoint presentations, seminar materials, and Excel spreadsheets

• Performing anti-money laundering checks and drafting risk assessments

• Running conflict checks and assisting with file compliance

• Managing client finances, disbursements, and payments

• Diary management, arranging travel, meetings, and events

• Preparing and issuing invoices

• Creating electronic bundles and managing digital filing

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients—handling calls, messages, and appointments

• Supporting colleagues during busy periods or covering absences

This is a busy and varied role that requires someone who can stay calm under pressure, juggle competing priorities, and maintain a high standard of accuracy and professionalism throughout.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and is used to working to deadlines

• Is highly organised, proactive, and able to work independently

• Has excellent grammar, spelling, and strong Microsoft Office skills, including Excel and PowerPoint

• Enjoys supporting a team and engaging with clients

• Has a flexible, can-do attitude and excellent interpersonal skills

• Demonstrates initiative, discretion, and attention to detail

• Has prior legal secretarial or administrative experience (desirable)

In return, the firm offers a friendly, inclusive culture where you’ll be valued and supported in your career development.

You’ll benefit from:

• Hybrid working options

• A strong focus on wellbeing and work-life balance

• Comprehensive learning and development opportunities

• A range of flexible benefits tailored to your needs

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow within a leading firm that places people at the heart of its success.

Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

Legal Southwest will never, without exception, send out your CV without your prior knowledge or consent so please be assured that we treat every application with the utmost confidentiality.