Legal Support Administrator

HCR Law; Northampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Northampton is seeking a proactive Legal Support Administrator to support their Real Estate team. This role involves undertaking administrative tasks, managing file processes, and supporting team operations. Ideal candidates will have strong IT proficiency and excellent attention to detail. Benefits include a pension scheme, bonuses, and 28 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Scottish Widows Pension Scheme

Support staff bonus scheme

Electric vehicle scheme

28 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance

Gym membership contribution

Flu vaccinations

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional environment.
• Experience in a client-facing role.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine administrative tasks for the team.
• Manage the full file opening and closing process.
• Support the archiving process, liaising with the Operations team.
• Assist with audio digital dictation as required.

Skills

IT proficiency in Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Based in our Cambridge or Northampton office and reporting to the Legal Support Manager, we are seeking a proactive, highly organised Administrator with good attention to detail to play a key role in our Real Estate team. This is a pivotal position within our support staff, providing comprehensive administrative and business support to Partners, fee earners and the support team to ensure the smooth running of the department.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertaking routine administrative tasks for the team. Manage the full file opening and closing process, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Supporting the archiving process, liaising with the Operations team.
• Distribution of the post and scanning and photocopying as necessary
• Assisting with audio digital dictation as and when required.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a professional environment (preferred)
• Experience in a client-facing role and a professional manner
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel), Teams, and Zoom
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider team

Benefits of working with us as a Legal Support Administrator

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Support staff bonus schemeElectric vehicle scheme
• 28 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
• Healthcare cash plan

As HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we don’t just accept differences, we celebrate them. We want to attract a diverse and ambitious workforce that reflects all backgrounds and skills to create a workplace that is supportive and inclusive, recognises and nurtures talent, and which works together to achieve the best outcome for our clients. We are privileged to be an armed forces-friendly organisation.