Legal Administrator
If you're an aspiring legal professional with a keen interest in Employment Law or considering your next step after completing a law degree, we’d love to hear from you!
If you're an aspiring legal professional with a keen interest in Employment Law or considering your next step after completing a law degree, we’d love to hear from you!
Why join us
WorkNest’s 800+ colleagues support over 50,000 organisations worldwide, helping them manage risk, improve performance, and protect what matters most. Combining smart technology with expert advice across Employment Law, HR, Health & Safety, Cyber Security, ISO, and Compliance services, we act as a true extension of our clients’ teams.
Following significant growth over the past two years, including international expansion and strategic acquisitions, WorkNest is continuing to grow at pace. As part of Axiom GRC, we have ambitious plans for the future, with a goal of building a £250 million business through sustained growth and innovation.
As our business continues to evolve, so do the opportunities for our colleagues. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where your contribution can make a real impact.
We’re looking for a Legal Administrator to support our expert legal team in delivering outstanding service to our clients. In this role, you’ll provide essential administrative support to our legal advisors, ensuring smooth operations and high-quality legal documentation.
You’ll be part of a friendly, professional team where development opportunities and career progression are abundant for the right candidate.
What We Offer
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Amazing Benefits
Work/Life balance
A supportive and inclusive work culture
Opportunity to develop via career pathway
What we’re looking for
This role is all about providing efficient and high-quality legal administrative support to ensure our legal advisors can deliver the best service to our clients.
You will:
Handle client calls professionally and ensure timely message management.
Prepare, edit, and process legal documents and correspondence.
Assist with administrative tasks such as photocopying, printing, and document preparation.
Compile tribunal documentation, including drafting lists and briefs for Counsel.
Maintain well-organised files and update internal computer systems and records.
Work collaboratively with colleagues to manage workloads effectively.
Support advisors by managing schedules and ensuring key dates are recorded.
Skills & Experience
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Highly organised with great attention to detail.
A friendly and professional manner with confidence in working with both internal teams and clients.
Experience in a legal environment (desirable).
Audio dictation skills (desirable).
Up for the challenge?
If you share our values of Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork and Inclusion, please use the purple ‘apply now’ button to begin your application. You’ll be asked to submit a CV and covering letter outlining how you fulfil the person specification for this post.
WorkNest is committed to creating a culture of Inclusion and ensuring that everyone – job applicants, clients, colleagues, and anyone else we deal with – is treated fairly and with respect. We continuously review our policies and processes to support our aim to create a diverse team, however, please speak to our Talent and Recruitment specialist if there are any adjustments, we need to make in order to ensure, a genuine equality of opportunity.
Closing date: 06 September 2026.
Please note: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. We may look to close the advert early, so please don't delay in submitting an application.
About WorkNest People
WorkNest is part of Axiom GRC, supporting organisations to look after their people and protect what matters most.
We combine expertise in people management, employment law, health and safety, and cyber resilience with smart technology and practical support to help organisations manage risk, maintain compliance, and perform at their best.