Posted 21 July, 2026
Administrative Assistant
Law Support
Southampton, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a highly regarded law firm as an Administrative Assistant. This is an ideal role for someone with strong administrative and organisational skills who is looking to develop a career within a professional services environment.
\nWorking as part of a busy and supportive legal team, you will provide administrative and secretarial support to the legal Fee-Earners to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department.
Key Responsibilities\n- \n
- Providing administrative support to the lawyers. \n
- Preparing standard correspondence, emails and legal documents. \n
- Typing letters, reports and other documentation. \n
- Assisting with electronic invoicing, including preparing client invoices, debit notes and credit notes. \n
- Managing files, scanning, photocopying and general document administration. \n
- Preparing attendance notes, memos and meeting minutes. \n
- Typing trip reports and other documentation as required. \n
- Assisting with the docketing and processing of incoming correspondence. \n
- Supporting the team with a variety of day-to-day administrative tasks. \n
To be successful in this role you will have:
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- Previous administrative or secretarial experience. \n
- Excellent typing and keyboard skills. \n
- Outstanding written communication, spelling and grammar. \n
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet deadlines. \n
- Exceptional attention to detail and pride in producing accurate, high-quality work. \n
- A proactive and flexible approach with a willingness to support colleagues. \n
- Experience within intellectual property or trade marks would be advantageous but is not essential. \n
- Experience using digital dictation or audio typing would also be beneficial. \n
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- The opportunity to join one of the UK's leading law firms. \n
- A supportive and collaborative working environment. \n
- Excellent training and long-term career development opportunities. \n
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. \n
- Hybrid working. \n
If you are an organised administrator with excellent communication skills and are looking to build a career within a legal environment we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
