Legal Administrator

SJC PartnersSouthseareedpublished 09/16/2026

Salary up to £24,000 Legal admin experience essential Varied legal admin and reception role

Legal Administrator

Salary: £23,132.20–£24,000 per annum Location: Southsea Job type: Full-time, permanent

Are you an organised and professional Administrator looking to develop your experience within a friendly law firm? A well-established, multi-service and multi-office law firm is looking for a Legal Administrator to join its Southsea office. You will provide administrative support across its busy legal departments while also assisting with reception duties. This is a varied, office-based position offering the opportunity to become an important part of a supportive team.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Providing daily legal and administrative support
  • Assisting with reception duties and welcoming visitors
  • Answering calls and directing enquiries
  • Managing diaries and scheduling meetings
  • Monitoring internal mailboxes and forwarding communications
  • Responding to general client queries
  • Maintaining accurate records on the case management system
  • Supporting different departments when required

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong organisational and time-management skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • A professional and confident telephone manner
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Confidence using Microsoft Office
  • A good standard of English and Maths
  • A proactive, reliable and discreet approach
  • Previous legal administration or reception experience is essential.

Benefits include:

  • 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Christmas and New Year closure as additional gifted annual leave
  • Parking permit where on-site parking is unavailable
  • Sage Benefits access after probation, including discounts and GP access
  • Summer and Christmas parties

Apply today if you are looking for a varied Legal Administrator opportunity within a supportive local firm.