Legal Administrator

Office Angels; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Temporary to permanent

Office based

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a meticulous Legal Audio Typist (Criminal Law) to join a busy Criminal Law department on a temporary-to-permanent basis. The role focuses on audio typing, legal document preparation and confidential case management in a professional environment.

The candidate will transcribe using digital dictation, liaise with police, courts and external agencies, and support fee earners and the legal team with accurate documentation and strong discretion.

Qualifications

• Experience in audio typing, digital dictation, legal administration or legal secretarial work.
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

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.

Skills

Fast typing

Attention to detail

Organisation

Communication skills

Telephone manner

Discretion with confidential data

Independent work

Multitasking

Tools

Digital dictation software

Headset

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.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. 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 acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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