Legal Administrator

Prince Personnel; Knighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency in Knighton is seeking a Legal Administrator to support solicitors with a variety of tasks including document preparation and client communication. The ideal candidate will have strong IT and communication skills, attention to detail, and be able to work under pressure. This temporary position offers an attractive salary along with additional benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus structure

Diversity and inclusion commitment

Qualifications

• Dynamic and driven individual motivated to exceed expectations.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide secretarial support including typing and filing.
• Manage client files from opening to archiving.
• Communicate promptly with clients and respond to queries.

Skills

IT literate

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Legal Administrator for our Knighton-based client on an ongoing temporary basis. This is a varied position role supporting three solicitors in Conveyancing and Wills and Probate.

Responsibilities

• Secretarial duties including typing of letters and documents, audio typing, filing and copying.
• Preparing documents and correspondence, including preparing mail and enclosures.
• Assisting in administration of client files from opening of files to their close and subsequent archiving.
• Making appointments, maintaining and reviewing the diary on a daily basis.
• Management of financial aspects of client files including ensuring that all money transactions are notified to the Accounts Clerk and are noted.
• Answering telephone and other queries from clients and others.
• Receiving telephone messages, facsimile messages and emails ensuring they are dealt with promptly.
• Communicating with clients in their personal calls to the office and ensuring that they are given a prompt, efficient and friendly service.
• Covering for others when they are unavailable.

Skills and Experience

Note: Previous legal experience is not essential but would be advantageous. You must be IT literate and have excellent communication skills. It is vitally important that you are a dynamic and driven individual who is keen to prove their ability to go the extra mile. Great attention to detail and organisational skill are essential for this role. You will need to be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.

The application process

Our mission is to support our clients in their creation of an equal, diverse and inclusive workforce. We are committed to providing a barrier-free recruitment process, so if you require any reasonable accessibility adjustments within the application process, please make it known at the earliest opportunity.

We will carefully consider your details and advise you if we’re able to progress with your application within 72 working hours. If you do not hear from us within this time your details won’t be retained. If you’re not successful on this occasion, please continue to respond to future roles we advertise.

Salary information:

Salary: £35,000 + Car + Bonus (£50k OTE Achievable)

Ref: DE26691

First advertised: Tuesday, 30th Sep 2025

Hourly options: £16.00 – £18.00 per hour

Ref: MP26641

First advertised: Tuesday, 30th Sep 2025

Salary: £26,000

Ref: MP26643

First advertised: Tuesday, 30th Sep 2025

We value and celebrate diversity and are committed to equal opportunity in employment.