Legal Administrator

3 months ago


Peterborough, United Kingdom Buckles Solicitors Full time

**Come and join our team**:
**Who are Buckles?**

With over 200 years of experience, Buckles Solicitors LLP is an award-winning firm, that provides world-class client experience and services on a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.

Delivering effective and cost-efficient legal solutions from our offices based in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, Solihull, Stamford, Swindon, Paris and Milan.

We recognise that all this is possible due to our team of highly dedicated, enthusiastic professionals across our locations. We pride ourselves on providing a positive work environment where independent thinking and new ideas are actively encouraged and where every member of the team genuinely can make a difference.

Buckles carries the LawNet Mark of Excellence and is Investor in People Gold accredited.

We are recruiting for an enthusiastic and passionate Legal Administrator’s on a **full-time** basis to join us on **permanent and 6-month fixed term contracts**. Both positions are based in the **Peterborough** office, Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:30.

**Purpose of the Role**:
The successful Legal Administrator role will be to support lawyers, paralegals and secretaries firmwide. This is an integral role within the team and provides administrative assistance to ensure seamless client experience.

**Responsibilities and requirements in the role**:

- Printing letters and arranging relevant enclosures.
- Amending documents and letters.
- Handling incoming and outgoing mail.
- Scan incoming post and documents onto the system.
- Bind and finish copied work and original documents as appropriate.
- Keeping the case management system updated with any changes in clients’ information.
- Sending clients receipts of monies paid by card.
- Providing effective management of visitors and calls.
- Preparing correspondence, presentations and documents when required.
- Organising local and international couriers
- Working with Digital Dictation to undertake large and small dictation and copy typing requests.
- Creating zylpha bundles when necessary.
- Return or add documents to existing client files.
- Managing communication with internal and external contacts
- Provide ad hoc personal administrative assistance to all, including Front of House and our Client Care team.

**Required experiences and skillsets for the role**:

- Strong organisational and administration skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Can prioritise workload and be organised.
- Have drive and positive enthusiasm to get the job done.
- Have a high degree of resilience.
- Ability to perform well under pressure.
- Demonstrate and maintain a calm approach.
- Ability to be resourceful with good time management skills.

**Reward and development**

Buckles recognise the success of every employee; working with you to ensure you have what you need to maximise your potential and develop your career.

Alongside a host of development, professionally and personally, we offer some fantastic benefits, which include (but not limited to):

- 25 days annual leave + all UK Bank Holiday and your birthday off (or closest working day to your birthday)
- Vouchers for big life events, from marriage to children (grandparents included)
- High street discounts
- On spot reward vouchers - internal recognition
- A wide range of health and well-being offerings
- Private healthcare options for you and your family
- Healthcare cash back plans for you and your family
- Enhanced pension
- Ability to buy additional holiday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life Insurance - 4 x your annual salary

**To apply**:
We are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer, and value diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or parental or caring status.
- Department- Business Operations- Locations- Peterborough**About Buckles Solicitors**:
With over 200 years of experience, Buckles Solicitors LLP is an award-winning firm, that provides world-class client experience and services on a comprehensive range of legal services to both businesses and individuals in the UK and internationally.


  • Legal Administrator

    4 months ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Eclectic Recruitment Full time

    We’re excited to be working with a growing company based in Peterborough in their search for a Legal Administrator. The role will be undertaken on a hybrid basis with a mix of home and office working. **Key duties will include**: - Adding data to the system - Liaising with estate agents - Requested land registry documents - General ad-hoc legal admin...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom WM Legal Full time

    About WM LegalWM Legal is a dynamic and expanding law firm that offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to join our team.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Legal Assistant to join our vibrant team. As a Trainee Legal Assistant, you will have the opportunity to expand your legal portfolio and demonstrate your...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom WM Legal Full time

    About WM LegalWM Legal is a dynamic and expanding law firm that offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to join our team.Job SummaryWe are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trainee Legal Assistant to join our vibrant team. As a Trainee Legal Assistant, you will have the opportunity to expand your legal portfolio and demonstrate your...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom Eclectic Recruitment Full time

    My client is a growing property business based in Peterborough. They are looking for a Senior Legal Administrator to join their team on a full time, permanent basis. The role will be undertaken on a hybrid basis. **Main duties will include**: - Responding to enquiries from customers - Updating the database - Completing documents - Ordering land registry...

  • Legal Administrator

    3 months ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Encore Estate Management Full time

    Encore are currently seeking someone with strong Administrative experience, as well as this you will be hardworking, focused and driven. If you have a drive to work hard and embed yourself within a new buisness, then we would love to hear from you. The main purpose of this role is to respond to solicitors’ leasehold enquiries and generate the completion...

  • Legal Administrator

    3 months ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Encore Estate Management Full time

    Encore are currently seeking someone with strong Administrative experience, as well as this you will be hardworking, focused and driven. If you have a drive to work hard and embed yourself within a new buisness, then we would love to hear from you. The main purpose of this role is to respond to solicitors’ leasehold enquiries and generate the completion...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom Encore Estate Management Full time

    Encore are currently seeking someone with strong Administrative experience, as well as this you will be hardworking, focused and driven. If you have a drive to work hard and embed yourself within a new buisness, then we would love to hear from you. The main purpose of this role is to respond to solicitors’ leasehold enquiries and generate the completion...

  • Legal Administrator

    3 months ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Encore Full time

    **What you'll do**: Duties include but are not limited to: - ** Reply to Enquiries (RTEs)** - Produce standard leasehold reply to enquiry (RTE) information packs for the portfolio of managed estates and review and update where necessary. - Generate and assist with invoicing for solicitor’s enquiries and Land Registry requests. - **Customer Service &...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom WM Legal Full time

    About the RoleWM Legal is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal to join our team. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our lawyers and clients in a variety of legal matters.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and consider papers received on instruction, obtaining documentary evidence as necessary.Manage daily client contact and case...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom WM Legal Full time

    About the RoleWM Legal is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Paralegal to join our team. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our lawyers and clients in a variety of legal matters.Key ResponsibilitiesReview and consider papers received on instruction, obtaining documentary evidence as necessary.Manage daily client contact and case...

  • Legal Assistant

    3 hours ago


    Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom BBL Property recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Title: ParalegalJob Type: Full-timeCompany: BBL Property Recruitment LtdLocation: PeterboroughJob Description:We are seeking an ambitious Paralegal to join our team at a leading multi-disciplinary law firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking work across a diverse range of sectors and jurisdictions, including commercial disputes,...

  • Legal Assistant

    31 minutes ago


    Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom BBL Property recruitment Ltd Full time

    Job Title: ParalegalJob Type: Full-timeCompany: BBL Property Recruitment LtdLocation: PeterboroughJob Description:We are seeking an ambitious Paralegal to join our team at a leading multi-disciplinary law firm. The successful candidate will be responsible for undertaking work across a diverse range of sectors and jurisdictions, including commercial disputes,...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    Legal Assistant or Graduate opportunity for a keen individual looking to build their legal career path. If you are looking to join a supportive and progressive firm and gain valuable experience I would be pleased to hear from you. Based in the Commercial Property team you will receive full training to be able to support the Fee Earners at the same time...


  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom WM Legal Full time

    Job Type: Full Time, Permanent Salary: 24k-26k Location: Peterborough The Role This is a rare opportunity to join a vibrant expanding team at WM Legal, working with a variety of lay and professional clients, Barristers and Mediators. You will be able to expand on your legal portfolio and demonstrate your academic prowess. The Paralegal roles require you...

  • Fleet Administrator

    3 months ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Freemans Transport Full time

    Overview: We are currently seeking a Fleet Compliance Administrator to be based at our Peterborough site on a part time basis - days or nights. Reporting to the Fleet Compliance Manager, this role will assist in ensuring that the business is fully compliant with regards to its legal and regulatory obligations implementing and maintaining business’...

  • Legal Secretary

    3 months ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Buckles Solicitors Full time

    **Come and join the team!**: Buckles are recruiting for an enthusiastic and passionate **Legal Secretary** to join the Private Client team in our Peterborough office on a **full-time permanent** contract for 37.5 hours per week. **Who are Buckles?** With over 200 years of experience, Buckles Solicitors LLP is an award-winning firm, that provides...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our Commercial Property team as a Legal Assistant. As a key member of our team, you will provide administrative support to our fee earners, ensuring the smooth operation of our commercial property practice.Key Responsibilities:Manage the opening and closing of new files,...


  • Peterborough, Peterborough, United Kingdom Reed Full time

    Job Summary:We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our Commercial Property team as a Legal Assistant. As a key member of our team, you will provide administrative support to our fee earners, ensuring the smooth operation of our commercial property practice.Key Responsibilities:Manage the opening and closing of new files,...


  • Peterborough, United Kingdom Lawgistics Ltd Full time

    **Are you an avid fan of Judge Judy? Do you become glued to the screen when Judge Rinder is on? Or are you more of a Judge John Deed type of person?** Whichever Judge floats your boat, if you are an admin pro and interested in the “behind the scenes” activities of a legal services, then we have the job for you! You will be an integral cog in our...

  • Office Administrator

    3 months ago


    Peterborough, United Kingdom Ecolutia Services Ltd Full time

    Administrative duties to support all departments, such as data entry and record keeping, or other similar activities for the success of the business. - Purchase ledger duties including creating and issuing Purchase Orders. - HR administration tasks including onboarding process and maintenance of personnel files. - Maintain trackers of equipment maintenance,...