Document Centre Associate – 6‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract

About the role

We are looking for a detail‑focused Document Centre Associate to join our Post Team at Woodstock Legal Services in Poole. This six‑month fixed‑term position is fully on‑site and supports lawyers by handling all incoming and outgoing post with confidentiality and accuracy.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, review and log all incoming post, identifying correspondence for lawyers and their clients and notifying relevant parties.
• Print and prepare outgoing client or lawyer correspondence, ensuring correct documentation is enclosed and securely packaged.
• Maintain a secure filing system for incoming lawyer correspondence, creating deed packets where required.
• Coordinate the secure return of documents to clients or arrange long‑term archiving in collaboration with the lawyer community.

Required profile

• Experience in a post‑room or administrative support role within legal services is a plus but not essential.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a love of processes.
• Proactive attitude – you take ownership, spot gaps and act on them.
• Team player who supports colleagues across the lawyer support function.
• Professional, discreet and reliable when handling sensitive client data.

What we offer

• 33 days annual leave (including birthday) and an extended Christmas holiday.
• Pension contribution.
• Charity day each year to support a good cause.
• Regular socials and team events.
• Opportunity to work in a fast‑growing, forward‑thinking legal environment.