Legal Administrator

Express Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Mansfield is seeking a full-time Legal Administrator to join their Commercial Property team. This role includes producing legal documents, managing diaries, and providing excellent client service. The ideal candidate will have legal admin experience, audio typing skills, and a proactive approach. This position offers a long-term career opportunity with progression, flexible working, and generous benefits such as a pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Discretionary bonus

Free parking

Company events

Qualifications

• Experience supporting legal professionals in an administrative capacity.
• Strong audio typing skills and proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Attention to detail in organisation and file management.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality legal documents through digital dictation.
• Manage fee earner diaries and client communication.
• Handle invoicing and general office enquiries.
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure strong client care.

Skills

Experience in a legal role

Audio typing

Microsoft Office skills

Organisation and file management

Confident communicator

Excellent client service standards

Ability to work independently

Collaborative work in a busy team

Job description

Do you have experience supporting legal professionals and delivering high-quality administrative work? Our client is a well-established law firm seeking a full-time Legal Administrator to join their Commercial Property team, with occasional support required across other departments.

The successful candidate will assist a Senior Fee Earner, paralegal and senior administrator in producing accurate documentation, managing diaries, and delivering excellent client service. This role would suit an organised, proactive individual with strong legal admin experience and confidence working in a fast‑paced professional environment. Our client has some great benefits such as generous holiday allowance (incl. Christmas closure), pension scheme, flexible working, discretionary bonus, free parking, company events.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a long‑term role with genuine progression, regular training and a supportive team culture.

• Produce high‑quality legal documents through digital dictation and administrative support
• Manage fee earner diaries, client communication and general office enquiries
• Handle invoicing, file management, scanning, photocopying and document preparation
• Provide support to other fee earners when required and offer reception cover
• Maintain accurate case files and ensure strong client care at all times

Skills & Experience

• Experience in a legal role
• Audio typing and Microsoft Office skills
• Organisation and file management with attention to detail
• Confident communicator with excellent client service standards
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a busy legal team

Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time

Location: Mansfield, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Permanent

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