About Buckles:
We are an award-winning law firm providing legal services to businesses and individuals across the UK and internationally. Our work spans a wide range of practice areas, and we focus on delivering clear, practical legal solutions that achieve strong outcomes for our clients.
With offices in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, and Stamford, and an international presence in Paris and Milan, we work collaboratively across all locations to support our clients wherever they need us.
Our people are central to everything we do. We rely on the expertise, dedication, and enthusiasm of our teams, and we are committed to creating a working environment where people are supported, trusted, and encouraged to think independently and contribute ideas that improve how we work and how we serve clients.
We are proud to hold the LawNet Mark of Excellence, be Investors in People Gold-accredited, and to be a certified B Corporation These recognitions reflect the standards we set for ourselves as a firm, both in how we work and how we support our people, clients, and communities.
Legal Office Assistant
We are recruiting for a Legal Office Assistant to join our Stamford office. This role will suit someone with previous experience in a legal or professional services environment who takes pride in delivering high-quality client service and reliable administrative support.
This is a full-time, office-based position working Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30.
This role is a valued part of our operational support structure and offers the opportunity to build a long-term career within a professional legal environment. We are looking for someone who enjoys the organisational and client-facing aspects of legal services and is committed to developing their expertise within a collaborative and high-performing team.
Based in our Stamford office, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of day-to-day operations.
You will support solicitors, clients, and colleagues by delivering accurate document management, professional client care, facilities coordination, and a range of administrative tasks in line with firm procedures and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Manage documents and post in line with company procedures, including scanning, filing, and archiving.
Provide administrative support, preparing correspondence and updating client records.
Deliver excellent client service, welcoming visitors and maintaining reception and meeting areas.
Support office operations and facilities, including supplies, couriers, and visitor management.
Assist with health & safety duties, including inductions and emergency procedures.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience as a legal administrator or office assistant, ideally within a law firm or professional services environment.
Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.
A calm, professional manner and the ability to thrive under pressure.
Strong IT skills, including document formatting and document management systems.
Someone who values being part of the operational backbone of a successful legal practice and takes pride in delivering consistently high standards of support.
Reward and Development
At Buckles, we recognise the contribution and success of every employee. We work with you to ensure you have the support, training, and opportunities needed to maximise your potential and develop your career.
We are committed to developing our professional support teams and recognising the value these roles bring to the firm and our clients.
Alongside professional and personal development opportunities, we offer a range of benefits including:
25 days of annual leave plus all UK Bank Holidays.
An additional day for your birthday each year (or closest working day).
Additional annual leave on Christmas Eve (1 full day) and New Year’s Eve (half day PM) where these fall on a contracted working day.
Private healthcare options via Bupa.
Free healthcare cashback plans for you and your family, paid for by Buckles.
Enhanced pension with a 5% matched contribution from Buckles.
Ability to buy up to 5 additional holiday days per year.
Group Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary.
To Apply
Please submit a CV demonstrating the skills and experience you have that are suitable for this role.
We are an equal opportunity and disability-inclusive employer and value diversity across the firm. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or parental or caring status.
Based in Bristol, Cambridge, London, Nottingham, Peterborough, Stamford, Paris and Milan, Buckles is a full-service regional firm with extensive expertise and an established reputation in all aspects of commercial work and private client legal services.
Buckles provide a comprehensive range of legal solutions to business and private clients, from offices ideally placed to service East Anglia, the East Midlands, London and internationally. The flexible and commercially aware approach of Buckles' lawyers has enabled specialist teams to be developed and deployed. The firm is forward-thinking and innovative in its approach to delivering effective client solutions.
The culture is enthusiastic and the firm values strong, long-term client relationships. The Buckles’ brief is to be creative, proactive, responsive and tenacious.
In November 2015, the firm was awarded LawNet's prestigious "Law Firm of the Year" award, an accolade also won in 2011. LawNet is a network of independent law firms across the UK and Ireland. The firm was praised for clear strategic direction, exemplary client and employee care and sustained financial performance.
