Legal Administrator

TURNERFOX RECRUITMENT LTD; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Nottingham is seeking a Legal Administrator to support their Criminal department. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a legal environment and strong organisational skills. Responsibilities include processing Legal Aid applications, managing schedules, and drafting documents. Join a friendly team where your contributions will be valued!

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal secretarial or administrative role is preferred.
• Confidence working in a fast-paced office is ideal.
• Previous experience in a legal setting is preferred but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process Legal Aid applications.
• Manage diaries and schedule hearings, court dates, and meetings.
• Draft standard legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Proactivity

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

GBP23809.5 - GBP25000 per annum Dept on exp

Reference

5191

Description

Legal Administrator
Location:Nottingham City Centre
Salary:£24,000-25,000pa

Are you an experienced administrator looking to take the next step in your legal career? We are seeking aLegal Administratorto join a well-established and busyCriminaldepartmentat a respected solicitors firm based in Nottingham city centre.

About the Role of Legal Administrator:

As a Legal Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the team and ensuring the smooth running of legal processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and processing Legal Aid applications, including amendments
• Generating invoices upon completion of work
• Managing diaries and scheduling hearings, court dates, and meetings
• Drafting standard legal documents and correspondence
• Communicating with clients, courts, and other professionals via phone, email, and in-person
• Booking appointments and managing calendars
• Opening and closing case files, and following up on missing documents
• Organising case files for billing, ensuring all required documents are included
• Taking accurate minutes during meetings

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and committed to delivering a high standard of administrative support. Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or administrative role
• Confidence working in a fast-paced office environment
• Familiarity with Legal Aid billing systems (advantageous but not essential)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• The ability to work full-time in the office
• Previous experience in a legal setting is preferred, though full training will be provided

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and professional team in a respected legal firm where your contributions will make a real difference.

Apply nowand take the next step in your legal career!

Thank you for applying –
The TurnerFox Recruitment Team