Job Description
Legal AdministratorLocation: Nottingham City CentreSalary: £24,000-25,000pa
Are you an experienced administrator looking to take the next step in your legal career? We are seeking a Legal Administrator to join a well-established and busy Family Law department at a respected solicitors firm based in Nottingham city centre.
About the Role of Legal Administrator:
As a Legal Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the team and ensuring the smooth running of legal processes. Your responsibilities will include:
* Preparing and processing Legal Aid applications, including amendments
* Generating invoices upon completion of work
* Managing diaries and scheduling hearings, court dates, and meetings
* Drafting standard legal documents and correspondence
* Communicating with clients, courts, and other professionals via phone, email, and in-person
* Booking appointments and managing calendars
* Opening and closing case files, and following up on missing documents
* Organising case files for billing, ensuring all required documents are included
* Taking accurate minutes during meetings
About You:
We're looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and committed to delivering a high standard of administrative support. Ideally, you will have:
* Previous experience in a legal secretarial or administrative role
* Confidence working in a fast-paced office environment
* Familiarity with Legal Aid billing systems (advantageous but not essential)
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* The ability to work full-time in the office
* Previous experience in a legal setting is preferred, though full training will be provided
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and professional team in a respected legal firm where your contributions will make a real difference.
Apply now and take the next step in your legal career!
Thank you for applying -The TurnerFox Recruitment Team