Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for a Legal Administrator to join the Conveyancing team at a forward-thinking and ambitious law firm in Taunton.
This is a pivotal support role offering a fantastic platform for someone looking to build a long-term career in legal operations or legal support.
About the Client
Our client is a progressive and ambitious law firm with a strong commitment to innovation, collaboration and professional development. They offer a genuinely inclusive culture, flexible working, and comprehensive training at every level.
About the Role
You will work closely with the Conveyancing team, supporting day-to-day legal operations, managing processes, handling client communications and ensuring matters progress efficiently and compliantly. While initially aligned to Conveyancing, the role is designed to develop transferable skills across a broader legal operations career path.
Legal Administrator Responsibilities
- Providing administrative and process support to the Conveyancing team to ensure matters progress smoothly
- Acting as a first point of contact for client enquiries, delivering consistent and professional service
- Supporting matter inception including preparing confirmation of instruction letters and setting up new clients and matters on systems
- Managing routine client communications and information gathering to support compliant file opening and progression
- Collating and completing due diligence in line with Anti-Money Laundering regulations
- Ensuring quality, compliance and procedural standards are met across all files
Legal Administrator Requirements
- Previous experience in an administrative or operational support role
OR
- Recent law graduate with a desire to learn about conveyancing
- Naturally organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance
- Strong IT skills with confidence learning new systems
- Collaborative team player with a positive, proactive approach
- Experience in a legal or regulated environment is helpful but not essential
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced parental leave
- Health and wellbeing initiatives including mental health support and gym memberships
- Flexible working environment
- Comprehensive professional development and training
- Plus more!
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an organised and motivated administrator with a genuine interest in developing a career within a law firm. You don't need to tick every box - transferable skills and a fresh perspective are equally valued. If you're looking for a role with real variety, clear progression and a supportive team behind you, this is well worth exploring.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers:
📱 01392 642518
📨 sophia@avocetlegal.co.uk