The Firm
Our client is a well-established law firm with offices in the UK and Europe. It is looking for an Administrative Assistant to join a friendly, collaborative support team at its Southampton office.
The Role
You will give administrative support to fee earners and work across the firm’s key processes. Full training is provided. As your experience grows, you will move on to more complex work and the chance to work across other teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing incoming post and email, then scanning and saving documents to the document management system
- Updating case records and keeping the firm’s databases accurate
- Letting fee earners and colleagues know when correspondence has arrived
- Monitoring deadlines and making sure tasks are completed on time
- Drafting clear correspondence to colleagues, clients and third parties
- Helping with client reporting and invoicing
- Working with fee earners, colleagues and external contacts to get work completed
About You
- Either a recent graduate or someone with previous administrative experience.
- Experience of working to tight deadlines in an administrative role
- Accurate and methodical, and able to handle high volumes of work
- Good at prioritising a changing workload
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Committed to giving a high standard of service to clients and colleagues
- Keen to learn and able to work on your own
Please note there is no route to qualification and those with the SQE (or equiv) will not be considered.
Administrative Assistant in Southampton employer: IP Support, The Law Support Group
As a leading firm in the legal sector, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment that values each team member's contributions. With a flexible working model that combines London-based and remote opportunities, we offer competitive benefits, professional development programmes, and a culture that encourages growth and innovation. Join us to be part of a dynamic team where your skills as a Legal Secretary will be recognised and rewarded, making a meaningful impact in the world of dispute resolution and transactions.
Contact Details:
IP Support, The Law Support Group Recruitment Team
