Legal Administrator

Bassetlaw District Council; Worksop; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Worksop is seeking a Legal Administrator for a permanent, full-time role. The successful candidate will support the Legal Services team by assisting qualified professionals and being a primary contact for various stakeholders. Applicants should be proactive, detail-oriented, and confident in Microsoft Office. The position offers a generous benefits package, including holidays and a healthcare cash plan. Submit your application soon to join this committed team.

Benefits

26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays

Free healthcare cash plan

Flexitime

Qualifications

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident using Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Assist a team of legally qualified professionals to deliver a wide range of legal services.
• Be a primary point of contact for the team, interacting regularly with Senior Council Officers, Elected Members, and the public.

Skills

Proactive

Detail-oriented

Confident using Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Legal Administrator – Permanent role

Queens Building, Worksop • Salary Grade 2, £25,583 to £26,824 • Full Time 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are looking for a Legal Administrator to join our Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our Legal Services. We’re proud to serve the communities of Bassetlaw and are committed to delivering a professional, client-focused service. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and confident using Microsoft Office, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Assist a team of legally qualified professionals to deliver a wide range of legal services.
• Be a primary point of contact for the team, interacting regularly with Senior Council Officers, Elected Members, other Council Departments, External Solicitors and Agencies, and members of the public.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Proactive, detail-oriented, and confident using Microsoft Office.

Benefits and Information

• Generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and more.
• You can read about all our employee benefits here.

How to Apply

Follow the links below to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what it’s like to work for the council. For full details and to submit your application, please visit our official website.

To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements. Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you don’t have one to upload, you can download a CV template we’ve created to help you get started.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

If you need any help with your application, contact us at [e-mail] or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.

Closing date: 5 February 2026

Interview date: 24 and 26 February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.