Legal Administrator

Ready to bring your organisational skills to a dynamic legal team?

We’re one of the UK’s most forward‑thinking law firms, built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration, and ambition. Join us in a permanent capacity and play a key role in supporting our legal professionals across a busy and high‑performing team.

We are currently in a period of exclusive direct sourcing for this role and are not accepting applications from recruitment agencies.

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• Role: Legal Administrator
• Team: Charities and Private Wealth Disputes
• Location: Exeter
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full time / Part time considered
• Why this role matters: This is a vital opportunity to provide ongoing administrative support to a leading legal team. You’ll help ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations, maintain excellent client service, and contribute to the team’s long‑term success. This role is ideal for someone looking to build a career in legal administration within a supportive and professional environment.

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As a Legal Administrator, you’ll play a key role in supporting the team with a variety of essential administrative tasks.

• Assist with file and document management, including opening, maintaining, and closing matters.
• Coordinate diaries, meetings, and travel arrangements for fee earners.
• Prepare and format legal documents and correspondence to a high professional standard.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes and regulatory requirements, including risk management procedures.
• Handle incoming communications and liaise professionally with clients and external stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records and support the team with general administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations.
• Contribute to business development activities, including client research and event coordination, where needed.

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We’re looking for a proactive and detail‑oriented administrator who is ready to make a long‑term contribution to a busy legal team.

You’ll bring:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and other business systems.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to support others and grow within the role.
• Ideally, you’ll be based within commuting distance of Exeter and comfortable with regular office attendance.

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At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.

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We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Competitive salary and performance‑linked bonus.
• Employee sabbaticals.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Private healthcare and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• For a full list of our competitive benefits package, please .

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