Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant - Samars Solicitors - Hounslow
16 February 2026•322 views
Expires in 15 days
Contract length: 12 months – Renewable
Expected hours: 20 per week
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
We are a small firm seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Legal Secretary/Administrative Assistant. This role involves providing comprehensive administrative assistance, managing correspondence, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily legal activities. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, digital form filling and the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently. This paid position offers an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a professional legal environment.
Responsibilities
- Type legal documents with accuracy, including statements, representations, affidavits and correspondence using dictation and copy typing.
- Manage and organise legal files, documents, and case materials in accordance with firm procedures
- Schedule appointments, meetings, and court dates; coordinate with clients and external agencies as needed
- Handle incoming calls, emails, and other correspondence promptly and professionally
- Utilise Microsoft Office programmes such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information at all times
- Assist with general administrative duties including filing, photocopying, and data entry.
Qualifications
- Proven administrative experience, preferably within a legal environment
- Strong typing skills with high accuracy and speed
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Good IT skills with the ability to adapt to new software applications quickly
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong time management skills with the capacity to meet deadlines under pressure
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Organised approach with attention to detail in all aspects of work
Benefits
- Enjoy part-time flexibility – 3 days a week (20 hours)
- Pension Scheme with employer contribution
- Practical experience and on the job training
- Office closed between Christmas and New Year
- Holidays – 14 days including Bank Holidays
- Free car parking available
This position is ideal for a motivated individual seeking to advance their career in the legal field particularly in immigration, asylum and nationality law while contributing to a small professional team dedicated to excellence.
Candidates in West London preferrable
- Experience
- Required
- Languages
- English – Advanced
- Employment
- Part-time
- Schedule
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Salary
- £1,000 – £1,150 monthly
- Benefits
- National Living Wage Guaranteed
Spring Grove Crescent, TW3, Hounslow
Small legal practice • 1-10 Employees
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Well established and reputable small legal firm deliving high quality legal services to a diverse private client base in immigraiton, asylum and nationality law.
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