Legal Administrator

Office Angels; Bristol; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting for a Legal Audio Typist (Criminal Law) to join a busy Criminal Law department. The role is a temporary-to-permanent opportunity, based in-office with standard hours and a focus on accurate audio typing and document preparation.

The ideal candidate will have strong audio typing skills, experience in legal administration or secretarial work, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion in a fast-paced professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in audio typing or legal admin
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisation
• Excellent communication and professional telephone manner
• Discretion with confidential information
• Ability to manage priorities independently

Responsibilities

• Audio typing and transcribing legal documents using dictation equipment.
• Produce accurate correspondence, reports and case documents.
• Liaise with police, courts and external agencies to update case information.
• Follow procedures when gathering information over the phone.
• Maintain and update client records and case management systems.
• Provide administrative support to fee earners and legal team.
• Handle confidential information in line with legal/data protection requirements

Skills

Audio typing

Digital dictation

Legal administration

Legal secretarial work

Fast typing

Tools

Dictation software

Foot pedal

Job description

Legal Audio Typist (Criminal Law)

Temporary to Permanent Opportunity | £14.00 per Hour | Office Based

Are you an experienced Audio Typist, Legal Administrator or Secretary looking for your next opportunity? We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and respected Criminal Law practice seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented individual to join their busy team.

This is an excellent temporary-to-permanent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced professional environment and has strong audio typing and administrative skills.

About the Role

Working within a busy Criminal Law department, you will provide essential administrative and secretarial support, ensuring legal documentation is prepared accurately and efficiently. This role involves working with sensitive and confidential information relating to criminal cases, so professionalism and discretion are essential.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 9:00am - 4:30pm

Key Responsibilities

• Audio typing and transcribing legal documents using digital dictation software, a headset and foot pedal.
• Producing accurate correspondence, reports and case documentation.
• Liaising with police officers, courts and external agencies to obtain and update case information.
• Following established procedures when gathering information over the telephone.
• Maintaining and updating client records and case management systems.
• Providing administrative support to fee earners and the wider legal team.
• Managing confidential information in accordance with legal and data protection requirements.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in audio typing, digital dictation, legal administration or legal secretarial work.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable working independently and managing multiple priorities.
• Experience within a legal environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• £14.00 per hour.
• Temporary-to-permanent opportunity.
• Immediate start available.
• Supportive and professional working environment.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a specialist legal sector.
• Stable, long-term career prospects for the right candidate.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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