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Legal Assistant | Temporary Admin - Hythe, Kent

Job Reference: HMH

Legal
Hythe, Kent
£14 - £15 per hour
Temporary

Legal Administrator | Legal Assistant | Temporary Admin - Hythe, Kent

Legal Administrator | Legal Administration Assistant | Legal Secretary | Office Administrator | Temporary Administrator

Location: Hythe, Kent
Pay: £14.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary - 2 weeks holiday cover
Dates: 25th August 2026 - 4th September 2026

Are you an experienced Administrator, Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant or Office Administrator looking for a short-term temporary job in Hythe, Kent?

We are recruiting on behalf of a professional legal practice in Hythe for a Legal Administration Assistant to provide two weeks of holiday cover.

This is a great temporary opportunity for someone with previous administration, office support, legal administration or secretarial experience who can quickly settle into a busy professional environment.

Previous experience within a law firm or legal environment would be advantageous, although this is not essential and candidates with strong general office administration experience are encouraged to apply.

The Role

As a Legal Administration Assistant, you will provide day-to-day administrative and office support to the team, helping to keep the office running smoothly throughout the two-week assignment.

Your duties will include:

  • Preparing and handling correspondence and documents
  • Filing, scanning and maintaining accurate records
  • Answering telephone calls and dealing with general enquiries
  • Monitoring emails and passing messages to the appropriate person
  • Updating internal systems and client information
  • Providing general administrative and office support
  • Handling confidential and sensitive information professionally
  • Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative tasks

About You

We would like to hear from candidates with:

  • Previous administration, office support or secretarial experience
  • Legal administration or law firm experience advantageous
  • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Confident Microsoft Office and general IT skills
  • A professional telephone manner
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • The ability to learn new processes quickly
  • A reliable and professional approach to work
  • Availability for the full assignment from 25th August to 4th September 2026

Location

This temporary Legal Administration Assistant position is based in Hythe, Kent.

Candidates must be able to reliably commute to Hythe each day for the duration of the assignment.

Apply Today

If you're looking for a temporary administration job in Hythe and are available from 25th August to 4th September, apply today with your CV for immediate consideration.

£14.00 per hour | Hythe, Kent | Temporary Legal Administrator | 2 Week Assignment