Average Legal Manager salary in the UK

Newstaff Employment Services is seeking a diligent and organised Legal Secretary to join the Private Client practice area of this successful law firm. In this pivotal role, you will provide essential secretarial support to solicitors in the Private Client team. Your responsibilities will include managing documents, preparing legal correspondence, and maintaining accurate filing systems. As the first point of contact for clients, you will play a crucial role in upholding their commitment to exceptional service and confidentiality. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a keen understanding of legal terminology and procedures. If you are looking to contribute to a thriving legal environment and enhance your career in the legal field, we would love to hear from you. Responsibilities Draft and prepare legal documents, letters, and reports.Maintain and organize client files and documentation in compliance with legal standards.Manage correspondence and communication with clients, courts, and other parties.Assist solicitors with scheduling appointments, meetings, and court hearings.Conduct legal research and gather relevant information as required.Ensure confidentiality and compliance with legal protocols in all tasks.Provide administrative support to the legal team as needed. Requirements Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or in a similar administrative role within a law firm.Knowledge of legal terminology and procedures.Strong organisational and multitasking skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).Fast, accurate typing and audio typing experience is requiredAttention to detail and high level of accuracy in work.Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team. Car owner preferred but not essential.  Monday to Friday 9 am to 5.30 pm. One hour for lunch.  Office based. Benefits Private Healthcare PlanPension PlansLife AssuranceTraining & Development Salary:£26,000 pa - £27,500 depending on experience + excellent benefits package Interested?  Please call Anne Marie on or email CV to 

As Legal Cashier, you'll be responsible for accurate financial record-keeping, reconciling client and office accounts, processing payments, and ensuring full compliance with Solicitors Accounts Rules (SAR). You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing high volumes of data with precision and professionalism. Key Responsibilities Financial Transactions & Reconciliations * Perform daily bank reconciliations for client and office accounts * Accurately record and allocate receipts * Process supplier invoices and staff expenses in Sage * Conduct monthly supplier reconciliations * Manage disbursement and fee billing * Reconcile counsel fees and medical accounts Reporting & Compliance * Produce monthly nominal ledger reports * Assist with SRA audits and liaise with external auditors * Ensure compliance with SAR and internal controls * Handle sensitive financial data with discretion * Provide ad hoc reporting and data analysis Operational & Administrative Support * Manage the Finance inbox and respond to queries * Handle daily banking tasks * Support legal teams with case-related financial queries * Assist the Group Finance Manager with projects What We're Looking For Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience in a Finance Department * High attention to detail and numerical accuracy * Strong organisational and time-management skills * Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities * Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel * Professional and discreet with confidential information Desirable * Experience in legal finance or cashiering * Familiarity with SAR and Sage software * Experience supporting SRA audits Qualifications * GCSEs (or equivalent) in Math and English * AAT qualification (desirable) Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.

If you're tired of jumping from one mini crisis to another, here's a role where finance actually feels in control. You'll be joining a Harrogate law firm that sees its finance team as a core part of how the whole place runs, not a quiet corner that only gets noticed when something goes wrong. They're looking for a legal cashier who's confident handling client money, sharp enough to spot an error before it lands in the wrong place, and fully at home with the Solicitors Accounts Rules without needing to double check them every five minutes. What you'll be doing Reconciling client and office bank accounts every dayPosting receipts, client transactions and supplier invoices with accuracyHandling payments across CHAPS, BACS and card platformsKeeping ledgers tidy, compliant and fully aligned with the Solicitors Accounts RulesSupporting the Finance Manager with month end and SAR audit prepDealing with the steady flow of queries from fee earners and colleagues What you'll need Experience as a legal cashier or strong transactional finance experience within a law firmWorking knowledge of the Solicitors Accounts RulesConfidence using finance systems and picking up new ones quicklyA detail driven approach and the ability to spot issues before they snowballThe sort of calm, methodical mindset that keeps ledgers clean and compliant What you'll get Salary up to £28,000 depending on experienceStudy support for your next qualificationHybrid working after probation, usually two days from homeA growing finance team where the legal cashier role has room to developA supportive manager who values accuracy, ownership and steady progression If you want a legal cashier role where getting things right matters more than making noise, and where you're given the trust to crack on without fuss, then it's worth having a conversation.