Legal Administrator in Devon

Ready to bring your organisational skills to a dynamic legal team? We’re one of the UK’s most forward-thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us in a permanent capacity and play a key role in supporting our legal professionals across a busy and high-performing team.

This is a vital opportunity to provide ongoing administrative support to a leading legal team. You’ll help ensure smooth day-to-day operations, maintain excellent client service, and contribute to the team’s long-term success. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in legal administration within a supportive and professional environment.

As a Legal Administrator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the team with a variety of essential administrative tasks:

• Assist with file and document management, including opening, maintaining, and closing matters.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements for fee earners.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence to a high professional standard.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements, including risk management procedures.
• Handle incoming communications and liaise professionally with clients and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and support the team with general administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client research and event coordination, where needed.

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented administrator who is ready to make a long-term contribution to a busy legal team. You’ll bring:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to support others and grow within the role.

Join a seriously ambitious firm with an ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark. A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises. A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative. A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities. Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

Progressive benefits tailored to you include:

• Competitive salary and performance-linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.

Ready to apply? Hit the “Apply Now” button. Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you. Our team will review your application and be in touch, whatever the outcome.

Invited for interview? With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews, our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step, ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do. We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments, we’re more than happy to accommodate these.