Legal Personal Assistant (Charities & Corporate)

Lester Aldridge LLP; Southampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Southampton is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support fee earners in managing essential administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly organised with strong attention to detail and proficient in IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel. This role offers a competitive salary, 22 days of holiday, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme and life assurance

Access to flexible benefits

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Strong English and Maths skills required.
• Professional and discreet when handling confidential information.
• Flexibility to support occasional non-routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily priorities and ensure key tasks for fee earners are completed.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic and hard copy files.
• Provide administrative and secretarial support, including typing and document preparation.
• Handle client calls professionally and pass on accurate messages.
• Assist with compliance tasks and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

IT skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Good general education

Tools

Legal software

Job description

A law firm in Southampton is seeking a proactive Personal Assistant to support fee earners in managing essential administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be highly organised with strong attention to detail and proficient in IT skills, particularly in Word and Excel. This role offers a competitive salary, 22 days of holiday, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment.