Legal Support Administrative Assistant – Private Wealth (Hybrid)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Administrative Assistant to join a leading private wealth team within a top‑100 law firm in Manchester. The role offers a hybrid working model and provides an excellent entry point for candidates with administrative experience in professional services who wish to develop a career in the legal sector.

Key responsibilities

• Open client files and conduct conflict checks
• Process billing, payments and related financial administration
• Handle scanning, printing, and overall document management
• Perform audio and copy typing tasks
• Manage post, archiving and diary coordination for solicitors and fee earners
• Provide general departmental support as needed

Required profile

• Previous administrative experience in a corporate or professional services environment
• Highly organised, proactive and detail‑oriented
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage workloads in a fast‑paced setting
• Comfortable supporting solicitors and fee earners without prior legal experience (advantageous but not required)

Required skills

What we offer

• Hybrid working – up to two days per week from home
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to develop a long‑term career within a private wealth legal team