Legal Administrator

Confidential; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Chesterfield is seeking a Legal Administrator to join our established legal team. This full-time role offers an opportunity to provide essential support across the department and to learn from solicitors, fee earners and support staff.

The position involves file opening, documentation preparation, and maintaining case management systems, with a focus on accuracy and timely progression of matters. A proactive, detail-oriented approach and IT proficiency are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Previous legal administration experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Professional, reliable and proactive approach.
• Genuine interest in developing a career within the legal sector.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the legal team
• Opening and maintaining client files
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with document preparation, filing and general office administration
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and other relevant parties
• Supporting fee earners with the progression of matters
• Managing emails, telephone calls and general enquiries
• Ensuring administrative tasks are completed accurately and within required timescales

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Proactive attitude

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR CHESTERFIELD £24,000-£26,000 FULL-TIME

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Administrator to join a well-established legal team based in Chesterfield. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who is looking to develop their career within the legal sector.

The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support across the legal team, working closely with solicitors, fee earners and support staff to ensure matters are progressed efficiently and clients receive a high level of service.

The Role:

• Providing day-to-day administrative support to the legal team
• Opening and maintaining client files
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Managing incoming and outgoing correspondence
• Updating case management systems and maintaining accurate records
• Assisting with document preparation, filing and general office administration
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and other relevant parties
• Supporting fee earners with the progression of matters
• Managing emails, telephone calls and general enquiries
• Ensuring administrative tasks are completed accurately and within required timescales

About You:

• Previous legal administration experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Professional, reliable and proactive approach
• Genuine interest in developing a career within the legal sector

Role Details:

Position: Legal Administrator

Location: Chesterfield

Salary:£24,000-£26,000 per annum

Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

This is an excellent opportunity for an administrator looking to build a career within the legal sector, or an experienced Legal Administrator looking for their next opportunity in Chesterfield.