Legal Administrator
Nottingham City Centre
Full-Time, Permanent
Monday – Friday, 09:00am - 5:30pm
£12.21 per hour
A long-established and respected legal services provider in the East Midlands, specialising in Criminal Law, Family Law, Personal Injury, Public Law, and Community Care, is seeking to recruit a dedicated Legal Administrator to join their busy Criminal Law department based in Nottingham City Centre.
This opportunity is ideal for an organised and detail-focused administrator with a proactive approach and a strong interest in the legal sector. While previous experience as a legal administrator is preferred, it is not essential as full training will be provided.
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Administrator include:
Processing legal aid applications and amendments accurately and efficiently
Managing online diaries for legal hearings, filing deadlines, and appointments
Drafting basic legal documents and standard correspondence with precision
Processing invoices in line with internal legal office procedures
Monitoring and logging incoming legal and departmental communications
Reconciling daily and weekly court lists against internal legal systems
Chasing outstanding documentation to ensure legal records are complete
Scheduling client appointments and internal legal meetings
Liaising professionally with clients, courts, and external parties on legal matters
Opening and closing physical case files according to legal office protocols
Taking minutes during legal team or departmental meetings
Highlighting hearings and meetings for appropriate allocation within the legal team
The ideal candidate for the Legal Administrator role will demonstrate:
Exceptional organisational and administrative skills suited to a fast-paced legal environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills tailored to legal documentation and client interaction
The ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently as a reliable legal administrator
Previous experience working as a legal administrator or in a legal setting is advantageous but not required
Professionalism, confidence, and courtesy when handling sensitive legal and client communications
Enthusiasm with a willingness to learn and develop as a legal administrator
We welcome applications from individuals who are organised, proactive and ready to build or grow their career as a legal administrator. The successful candidate will join a dedicated Criminal Law team and contribute to delivering outstanding legal services