Job Title: Legal Practice Support - Employment Law
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (Potential Permanent Opportunity)
Location: Southampton (Hybrid Working Available)
Hours: Minimum 25 Hours per Week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
About the Role
We are a specialist employment law practice seeking an organised and proactive individual to support the day-to-day running of the firm during a maternity cover period.
The role combines legal practice support with the opportunity to assist solicitors on supervised legal work, including legal research, drafting and the use of AI-powered legal technology. For the right candidate, there may be an opportunity for the role to continue on a permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing client files and enquiries.
- Preparing, formatting and proofreading documents and correspondence.
- Supporting billing, compliance, office administration and practice management.
- Assisting with marketing, website content and client communications.
- Conducting legal and factual research under supervision.
- Preparing first drafts of routine legal documents and correspondence.
- Assisting with tribunal bundles, document management and case preparation.
- Using approved AI tools to support legal research, drafting and process improvement.
About You
You will have:
- Excellent organisational, communication and IT skills.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
The following would be advantageous:
- Experience in legal administration, office management or a similar professional support role.
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- An interest in employment law, legal technology and AI.
- Legal research or drafting experience.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Flexible and hybrid working.
- Pension scheme.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Exposure to innovative legal technology and AI-assisted legal work.
- Potential for a permanent role.
- A friendly and supportive working environment.
Apply by 15 July 2026 to our Practice Manager, Lucy Dunn [email protected] (tel: 02380 011234) with your CV and a short statement of your suitability for this role.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southampton SO15 2ET
