Legal Administrator

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Term Type:
Permanent Fulltime:
True External Department:
Residential Real Estate Location Text:
Ipswich

About us Birketts is a full service, UK Top 50 law firm. With a heritage spanning over 160 years, we have more than 700 lawyers and legal professionals based in Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Ipswich, London, Norwich and Sevenoaks. We advise businesses, government and public sector organisations and individuals in the UK and internationally across four principal practice groups: real estate, corporate services, dispute resolution and private client.

We are defined by our Next Level Law proposition. We work with our clients as a proactive partner, horizon scanning and thinking ahead to the changes, challenges and opportunities they may face. Next Level Law is also applied to our people. Our collegiate culture means everyone is encouraged to achieve their next level in everything they do.

With our ambition to succeed comes a strong desire to make a positive contribution to the communities we serve, and we are committed to delivering the objectives set out in our Responsible Business strategy. Birketts is a certified B Corporation, and diversity plays an integral part in all that we do, with female partners comprising 45% of our partnership as of 1 April 2026.The

team you will join

Our Residential Real Estate team sits within our wider Real Estate Division. The team work collaboratively across the Birketts’ offices adopting a “one team” approach in everything they do, with client service at the heart of the practice.

The work you will be doing

As a Legal Administrator, you'll play a key role in supporting our lawyers and helping to deliver an exceptional client experience. Day to day responsibilities will include:

Managing file opening and closure processes with accuracy and attention to detail

Producing, formatting and amending a wide range of legal documents and correspondence

Supporting the smooth running of client matters through effective administrative assistance

Processing payments and handling financial administration

Maintaining electronic filing systems and ensuring records are kept up to date Liaising with colleagues across the business to provide seamless support

Assisting with client onboarding and compliance procedures

What we are looking for Previous experience of working in an administrator role Proficient with Microsoft Office packages (Excel and Word)
Strong communication skills

Excellent time management skills

Proven organisational skills

Excellent attention to detailA positive attitude as well as being a strong team player

Experience of working in a law firm or professional services would be advantageous

Hybrid Working Birketts is a flexible business which has embraced a hybrid working model where our colleagues enjoy a mix of home and office working. During your 3 month probation period, there will be a requirement to be in the office full time whilst you are developing in the role. Once you have successfully passed probation, this role attracts a split of 80% office days and 20% working from home days per week.

We welcome applications from people looking for flexible, agile, and part-time roles and we are happy to explore your preferred working patterns as part of your application. Benefits As a Birketts colleague, you will be eligible to receive a wide range of benefits:25 days holiday (FTE) plus Bank Holidays Long Service holiday award – 1 extra week every 10 years continuous service

Private Healthcare with BUPA (offered after probation is passed)
Scottish Widows Pension Scheme (5% employer / 5% Employee)
Staff Profit Share and Individual Performance Bonus Scheme Salary sacrifice (Pensions, Staff Profit Share)
Life Assurance - 4 x salary / Permanent Health…