Legal Administrator - #2191532

We are looking for an experienced Legal Administrator to join our Property team in Leeds, to provide essential administrative and secretarial support to fee earners in a busy and collaborative department.

Wrigleys is a well-established and highly respected firm of specialist solicitors with offices in Leeds, Sheffield and Newcastle, supporting clients across the UK. We are widely recognised as one of the leading specialist practices outside London.

Our culture is built around putting people at the centre of everything we do. We pride ourselves on delivering expert legal services within a professional, supportive and friendly environment where collaboration, innovation and growth are encouraged.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salaries
• Agile Working
• Enhanced Family Friendly Benefits
• Generous holiday entitlement and holiday purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension scheme
• Life Assurance scheme
• Group Income Protection
• Employee Wellness Initiatives
• Cash Plan Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance

About the role
As an integral part of our busy property department, the Legal Administrator plays a vital role in supporting fee earners through a range of administrative and secretarial tasks. This position is key to maintaining efficient workflows, delivering a professional service to clients, and ensuring compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and format documents, correspondence and forms using Microsoft Word and Excel
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments and coordinate meetings
• Maintain accurate digital and physical filing systems, including archiving and retrieval
• Handle billing processes and financial administration
• Audio typing via digital dictation
• Respond to telephone and email enquiries professionally and discreetly
• Liaise confidently with colleagues and external clients
• Draft routine legal documents using standard templates
• Maintain client files in line with Lexcel standards and firm protocols
• Ensure compliance with SRA regulations, Money Laundering Rules and internal policies

The ideal Legal Administrator
To be considered for this role you must have the following:

• 2 years’ experience in an administrative role within a legal environment
• Experience in commercial or residential property is preferred
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and legal software e.g. Aderant (or similar case management systems)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Wrigleys is committed to creating an inclusive working environment where colleagues feel supported and able to be themselves. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are happy to make reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process where required.

Apply online now to join Wrigleys Solicitors as a Legal Administrator and become part of a collaborative team delivering specialist legal services across the UK.