Legal Support Administrator

Harrison Clark Rickerbys; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's legal sector seeks a Legal Support Administrator to join their top-tier Private Client team in Cambridge. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and the ability to support fee earners with a range of tasks, including diary management, document production, and customer interactions. With flexible hours available, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic and respected firm known for its commitment to quality and client service.

Benefits

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Support staff bonus scheme

27 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Qualifications

• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced department.
• Experiences in administrative support and IT services required.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support including diary management.
• Assist with secretarial tasks, audio typing and document preparation.
• Handle legal documents and manage filing systems.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good timekeeping

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Initiative

Established IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Zoom

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About The Role

We are currently looking for a well-organised individual with good attention to detail to join the support staff in our Private Client team.

The team has been awarded Private Client Team of the Year and is top tier in the Legal 500 and Chambers. Based in Cambridge and reporting to the Legal Support Manager, you will provide efficient administrative support to the Partners and fee earners within the team. This position could be full-time or part-time, to suit someone looking to work reduced hours, 5 days a week.

Responsibilities of a Legal Support Administrator include:

• Undertaking administrative tasks for the team including room booking and diary management
• Assisting with secretarial duties where required, which may involve audio typing and producing bills
• Undertaking project work for the team and collating information from key individuals
• Working on legal documents, file opening and closing, production of paper and electronic bundles
• Taking telephone calls and fielding enquiries as appropriate
• Distribution of the post and scanning as necessary
• Supporting the archiving process
• Filing, organising, scanning, copying, and faxing legal documents

About You

As a Legal Support Administrator, you will have:

• Attention to detail and be highly organised
• The ability to prioritise work in a fast-paced department
• Interpersonal skills
• Good timekeeping
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to use your initiative
• Established IT skills with sound knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and Teams, Zoom, etc.
• The ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately both in writing and verbally

About Us

Benefits of working with us as a Legal Support Administrator:

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Support staff bonus scheme
• 27 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

Is HCR the smart move for you?

HCR suits people who love a challenge and want to work in an environment where careers thrive on the back of hard work and personal merit. Our people enjoy feeling part of something bigger than themselves, and whilst our clients drive our development, it is our people who bring their energy, enthusiasm, and entrepreneurial mindsets together to solve problems and help our clients succeed.

Why HCR people love their jobs

Our people tell us they enjoy working on good quality, interesting matters from a wide variety of our clients, because they get the experience they want to develop their careers. We will give you responsibility early, the mandate to make things happen, and we’ll back your good ideas. Our “Passion for People” lives and breathes every day throughout the firm as our peoples’ energy and sense of fun create a warm environment in which to thrive.

What career progression will HCR offer you?

HCR’s growth constantly creates opportunities for people who want to go places and make a difference. Your career plan can become part of our growth plan. At HCR, you can expect to work with friendly, energetic, ambitious people who love getting stuck into a client problem and enjoy celebrating a good outcome. Our people value the sense of community provided by the individual personality of each office and the collegiate approach across all our service and sector teams.

What does HCR believe, achieve, and stand for?

As a Times Best Law firm, among the UK Top 60, we provide the full range of services that you would expect to organisations, business leaders, and individuals. We take an entrepreneurial approach, being flexible and responsive to the needs of our clients, delivering the best outcomes for them. We have more than 800 lawyers and support staff, including over 150 partners, and we have been awarded the Law Society’s Lexcel quality mark for our compliance and client care standards.

With ten offices in England and Wales, our well-established presence ensures clients can access a full-service legal offering no matter where they’re located. We’ve expanded significantly in Birmingham, Cardiff, and the Thames Valley, and our merger with Hewitsons established a regional hub in Northampton. Our London and Cambridge offices continue to grow.

We have strong community ties and a proven track record of delivering legal advice tailored to our clients’ needs, valuing our approach to providing legal services in a timely and effective manner.

Note for recruitment agencies

The HCR Resourcing Team manages recruitment across the firm and primarily uses direct hiring methods. We work with a Preferred Supplier List, and vacancies will be released to approved agencies. Unsolicited CVs sent to employees or partners will not be considered, and no fees will be applicable. We reserve the right to pursue these candidates independently.

Additional notes

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Created on 22/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom