113 Best solicitor Jobs in Beckenham (December 2025)

Location: Bromley Job Type: Full-Time / Part-Time About Us: We are a small, dedicated and busy law firm specializing in criminal defence. We pride ourselves on providing personalized, high-quality legal services to our clients. We are a close-knit team looking for a proactive and organized professional to become the backbone of our daily operations. Position Overview: We are seeking a highly organized and reliable Legal Secretary / Administrative Assistant to ensure the smooth running of our office. This is a pivotal role that combines traditional administrative duties with key legal support tasks. The ideal candidate will be the first point of contact for our clients and will play a crucial role in managing schedules, documents, and communications with both clients and the court. Key Responsibilities: Client and Communication Management: · Professionally answer, screen, and direct all incoming telephone calls. · Greet clients and visitors in a warm and professional manner. · Manage general email inquiries and correspondence. · Serve as a liaison between the lawyers, clients, and chambers. Administrative and Legal Support: · Diarising & Scheduling: Manage and maintain attorney calendars, including scheduling appointments, client meetings, and court hearings. Send timely reminders. · Document Preparation: Draft, format, proofread, and finalize correspondence, emails, and basic legal documents (e.g., letters, simple pleadings, affidavits of service). · File Management: Open, organize, and maintain both physical and electronic client files, ensuring they are up-to-date and confidential. · Court & Deadline Coordination: Assist with loading (filing) documents with the court (chambers) electronically and in-person as required. Monitor and track critical deadlines. · Booking Legal Visits: Coordinate and schedule any necessary legal visits, such as court reporters, process servers, or interpreters. Additional Duties: · Perform general office management tasks, including ordering supplies, managing mail, and ensuring common areas are tidy. · Provide billing support by tracking time and preparing pre-bills for review. · Assist with other ad-hoc tasks and projects to support the legal team. Required Qualifications & Experience: · Mandatory: prior experience in a secretarial or administrative role. · Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. · Superior organizational skills and a keen attention to detail. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel). · Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. · Proven ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment. · Professional demeanor and a strong client-service orientation. Preferred Qualifications: · Previous experience as a legal secretary or administrative assistant within a law firm or other legal environment. · Familiarity with legal terminology, documents, and procedures. · Experience with legal practice management software (e.g., Leap, Clio, PracticePanther, MyCase).

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Simman Solicitors

Senior Immigration Caseworker (IAAS Level 2 Accredited)

Simman Solicitors, an SQM-accredited law firm, is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Immigration Caseworker (IAAS Level 2 Accredited) to join our growing team based at our Croydon office or Hayes office (Middlesex) London. This position is full-time, five days per week (Monday to Fridays), with working hours from 9:00am to 6:00pm. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment delivering high-quality immigration and asylum services to the local community. We specialise in Immigration Law, providing both Legal Aid and private services across immigration, asylum, and human rights matters. The successful applicant will play a key role in managing complex cases and delivering high-quality legal representation. Requirements • IAAS Level 2 Senior Caseworker accreditation (Immigration and Asylum Accreditation Scheme), • Registered with the Law Society as a Level 2 Senior Accredited Caseworker, • Proven experience in publicly funded Immigration Law (LAA work), • Ability to work independently and without supervision Responsibilities • Manage the firm’s LAA Immigration and Asylum caseload, including appeals and judicial reviews, • Handle detention and fast-track matters, • Take client instructions, prepare cases, and maintain billing and compliance requirements, • Conduct monthly file reviews and ensure ongoing compliance with quality standards, • Provide excellent client care, particularly in sensitive human rights matters, • Update and manage case files using the firm’s LEAP system, • Advocacy experience before the Tribunal is an advantage Skills & Attributes • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills, • Professional, proactive, and target-driven, with strong attention to detail, • Capable of working independently and as part of a team, • Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of client service and compliance Salary Competitive and reflective of experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates. For solicitors or accredited supervisors, pay will reflect experience, efficiency, and responsibility.

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