3 June 2026

Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Location: Fakenham

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 17:00

About the Role

We are currently seeking an organised and proactive Legal Assistant to join our team in Fakenham. This is a dedicated legal support role focused on providing high-quality administrative and case support to solicitors and fee earners.

You will work closely with solicitors and fee earners, assisting with file management, document preparation, client communication, compliance tasks, billing support, and general legal administration to help ensure matters progress efficiently and accurately.

This role would suit someone who enjoys a varied legal support workload, is highly organised, and is confident working in a busy professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing administrative and secretarial support to solicitors and fee earners
Assisting with client file opening, maintenance and closing procedures in line with firm requirements
Preparing, formatting and amending legal correspondence and documents using firm templates and precedents
Liaising with clients, courts, counsel, experts and third parties in a professional and timely manner
Managing diaries, appointments and key dates, including arranging meetings and follow-up actions
Filing, scanning and maintaining accurate electronic and paper files
Handling incoming and outgoing post and ensuring documents are saved to the correct matter files
Supporting billing, invoicing and general matter administration where required
Assisting with compliance and document management processes in accordance with firm procedures
Archiving completed files, wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney in accordance with firm procedures
Attending home visits with solicitors when required to act as a second witness

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Previous legal assistant, legal administrator or professional services administrative experience (desirable)
Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent communication and client care skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a busy office environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
A proactive and reliable approach to work
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

What We Offer:

A friendly and supportive working environment.
Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
Competitive salary and benefits package depending on experience.
Long-term career development opportunities.
Excellent resources including LexisNexis, Practical Law and LEAP case management.

About Us:

We are a long-established and reputable law firm based in the beautiful county of Norfolk, with offices in Holt, Sheringham, Fakenham, King’s Lynn, and Swaffham. For generations, we have delivered exceptional legal services, earning a reputation for excellence and reliability. We pride ourselves on being a ‘safe pair of hands’ to all our clients

We specialise in multiple areas of law including Commercial and Residential Conveyancing, Family Law, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Administration of Estates, Wills and Trusts, Inheritance Tax advice and Estate Planning, Elderly Client Services, Employment Law, Business and Company Law, Dispute Resolution, and Agricultural Law.

How to Apply:

If you are an organised Legal Support Assistant / Legal Administrator seeking your next career move within a supportive and forward-thinking firm, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Please send your CV to michelle.lockwood@hayes-storr.com

Join us and make a real impact in delivering exceptional legal services to our clients.