Salary: £28,000 – £38,000 per annum
Location: Bristol or Southampton, UK
Visa Sponsorship: Available
Work Type: Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid options

About the Role

Foot Anstey is offering an exciting opportunity for a Legal Support Assistant with visa sponsorship to join our Real Estate Disputes and Farms, Estates & Rural Land teams.

In this key support role, you’ll assist lawyers with administrative, operational, and transactional tasks—ensuring seamless service delivery across complex property-related cases. You’ll work on both contentious and non-contentious matters such as:

Landlord and tenant disputes
Easement and title issues
Rural land transactions
Development and general property cases

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career with one of the UK’s fastest-growing law firms.

Key Responsibilities

Manage diaries, book meetings, and coordinate travel arrangements
Handle calls and correspondence on behalf of lawyers
Support monthly billing, expenses, and credit control
Open and maintain legal files including AML and ID checks
Ensure compliance with internal protocols (Lexcel, SRA, AML regulations)
Provide administrative support for business development and client outreach
Assist with property transactions such as Land Registry filings and legal searches

What We’re Looking For

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
A proactive mindset and willingness to learn new systems

Visa Sponsorship and Eligibility

We welcome applications from international candidates who require Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. All applicants must meet the UK Home Office eligibility requirements. Sponsorship eligibility will be verified during final stages of the selection process.

Pre-employment Checks

The successful candidate will undergo:

Financial integrity check
Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check

Why Join Foot Anstey?

We invest in people. At Foot Anstey, you’ll gain access to:

A structured talent development programme
Professional mentoring and coaching
Flexible hybrid working options
28 days annual leave + birthday off
Sabbatical after 5 years’ service
Lifestyle Hour each week
NHS top-up cash plan
Employee wellbeing support
Generous pension scheme
Charitable giving & CSR programme
Social impact volunteering days

About Foot Anstey

Foot Anstey is one of the UK’s most progressive and fast-growing law firms, operating across seven locations including London, Bristol, Exeter, and Southampton. We serve major UK brands and private clients across sectors like retail, infrastructure, private equity, and more.

We are proud to have achieved the National Equality Standard, and we are committed to a workplace where everyone thrives—regardless of background, race, gender, or identity.