Legal Support Assistant

Job Title: Legal Support Assistant (Legal Secretary)

Ready to take your career to the next level

Were one of the UKs most forwardthinking law firms built on a foundation of innovation collaboration and ambition. Join us and lets shape the future together.

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

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Legal Support Assistant (Legal Secretary)
• Team:Charities and Private Wealth Disputes
• Location: Exeter
• Working Pattern: Full time (preferred)
• Why this role matters: This is a pivotal opportunity working as a valued central team member ensuring the legal teams success by providing essential secretarial support and coordination.

What youll do

This is a superb opportunity if you are looking to continue using your existing legal secretarial experience to take responsibility for the progression of legal cases from start to finish and to support the team in a secretarial capacity.

In this role youll:

• Be a part of our market leading Charities and Private Wealth Disputes team.
• Offer full legal secretarial support to the fee earners within a fastpaced environment.
• Handle travel and diary management ensuring fee earners are fully prepared for meetings.
• Oversee matter setup ensuring compliance with risk procedures.
• Draft amend and maintain precedent letters and housestyle documents.
• Respond to queries from clients and other stakeholders on behalf of your fee earners ensuring excellent and clear communication at all times.

What were looking for

An experienced Legal Secretary who can demonstrate a proven track record of and passion for providing high quality secretarial support within a legal or professional services environment.

• Experience working as a Legal Secretary supporting a team of Lawyers.
• Concise and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Capability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness and business aptitude.
• A methodical approach with an extremely high level of attention to detail content and presentation of work.
• Confident MS Office skills.
• An interest or experience in a relevant area of law is preferred but not essential.
• A shared passion for innovation collaboration and achieving great things together.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey were committed to making a difference for our people our clients and society. Heres 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.
• The Team is recognised in Legal 500.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

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

• Competitive salary and performancelinked bonus.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g. mental health support gym memberships).
• An open flexible working environment.
• Find out more about our benefits and work environment hereLife at Foot Anstey Foot Anstey

Ready to apply

The application deadline is Friday May 30th 2025 and please note this date may be adjusted based on the volume of applications received.

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  • Send us your CV and a quick note on why this role is perfect for you.
  • Our team will review your application and be in touch whatever the outcome.
• Invited for interview
  • With a straightforward process typically involving two interviews our talent acquisition team will guide you through every step ensuring you feel confident and prepared to show us what you can do.
  • Were here to support your individual needs. If you require any adaptations or adjustments were more than happy to accommodate these. Before your interview well contact you to discuss the themes well cover and answer any questions you might have.
  • If youd like to visit our offices prior to your interview or would like help testing your kit for your virtual interview just let us know.

Lets make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.