Legal Administrator

Elizabeth Michael Associates LTD; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established family-run legal practice in Nottingham seeks a Legal Administrator to support their Family and Children Law department. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with full training provided. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and attention to detail, with a salary of up to GBP24,000 per annum.

Benefits

28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

Option for additional unpaid leave

Pension scheme

Full training and ongoing support

Friendly and collaborative office environment

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills required.
• Strong attention to detail and time management essential.
• Previous legal admin experience or Law Degree is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Processing Legal Aid applications and handling amendments.
• Managing diaries and scheduling court dates and meetings.
• Drafting standard letters and basic court documents.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Law Degree

Tools

Client and Cost Management System (CCMS)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Administrator
Location: Nottingham Full-Time Office-Based Monday to Friday, 9:00am 5:30pm
Salary: Up to GBP24,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to take the next step in your career?
The role is for a well-established, medium-sized family-run legal practice based in Nottingham who are looking for a Legal Administrator to join their busy Family and Children Law department.

The role offers a supportive and close-knit team environment seeking someone who shares the same values of professionalism, care, and attention to detail.

About the Role
This is a varied administrative role, supporting a team of solicitors and fee earners with day-to-day case management and client contact. Prior experience within a legal setting would be advantageous but is not essential, as full training will be provided for the right candidate. Strong administration skills and a methodical approach are key.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing Legal Aid applications and handling amendments using the Client and Cost Management System (CCMS)

• Creating and copying legal bundles for court hearings

• Managing diaries and scheduling court dates, meetings, and deadlines

• Drafting standard letters and basic court documents

• Booking and setting up client appointments

• Communicating with clients, courts, and external professionals via telephone, email, and in person

• Chasing outstanding documentation and supporting billing tasks

• Opening and closing case files in line with firm and legal guidelines

• General filing and administrative support as required

What We re Looking For:

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills

• A confident and professional communication style

• Strong attention to detail and time management

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

• Previous legal admin experience or CCMS knowledge is helpful but not essential or you may have a Law Degree but looking to work in an admin environment!

What's On Offer:

• Salary up to GBP24,000 per annum (depending on experience)

• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays

• Option to take an additional 5 days of unpaid leave annually

• Pension scheme

• Full training and ongoing support

• A friendly and collaborative office environment

If you are looking to develop your career in a legal administrative role and want to be part of a welcoming and professional team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now to take the next step in your legal administration career.