Legal Administrator

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Legal Administrator to join a leading professional services organisation, providing administrative support to a busy specialist team in its Leeds office.

This role would be particularly suited to a graduate with 6-12 months' Legal office administration experience who is looking to establish a career within a professional services or legal environment.

You will provide comprehensive administrative support to a busy team, ensuring documentation, records and processes are managed accurately and efficiently.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the wider team
• Managing electronic and hard-copy filing
• Processing post-completion registrations and documentation
• Checking documentation received from external organisations
• Ensuring completed paperwork is accurate and distributed appropriately
• Assisting with marketing and business development administration
• Organising and maintaining accurate electronic files
• Supporting archiving processes
• Monitoring workload and team capacity
• Providing regular updates to the Team Administrative Coordinator and Line Manager
• Liaising with internal teams and external organisations where required
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative tasks

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification
• Around 6-12 months' office, administration or professional services experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• The ability to manage and organise large volumes of documentation
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• A proactive approach with the confidence to use initiative
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities
• A professional and confident manner when dealing with clients and external organisations
• A genuine interest in developing a career within a professional services environment

Previous legal experience is advantageous. The role offers excellent exposure to a professional environment and would be an ideal first step for a graduate looking to build a long-term career in administration, legal support or professional services.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.