PART TIME LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR

Impact Recruitment; Northampton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Full training

Supportive team

Career development in probate

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Impact Recruitment is seeking a Part-Time Legal Administrator in Northampton (NN3) to support probate administration. You'll handle important documentation, liaise with clients and third parties, and help cases progress smoothly and efficiently.

The role offers flexible hours (school hours or 3 days per week), full training, a friendly, collaborative team, and a competitive hourly rate. GDPR-compliant processes are followed and you’ll develop specialist probate knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive, reliable and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of probate applications.
• Managing and maintaining client files and documentation.
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and external organisations.
• Preparing correspondence, reports and probate-related paperwork.
• Supporting the collection and distribution of estate assets.
• Assisting with compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Providing general administrative support to the Probate team.

Skills

Administration experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

£18-£20 per hour

Hours flexible (School hours or 3 days per week)Are you a highly organised administrator with an eye for detail and an interest in legal administration?

Job Reference: VCJ1948_1788793378

Locations: Northampton, Northamptonshire

Salary: £16 - £20 per hour

Job Type: Permanent

POSTED: 07 September 2026

Part Time Legal Administrator

Northampton (NN3)

£18-£20 per hour

Hours flexible (School hours or 3 days per week)

Are you a highly organised administrator with an eye for detail and an interest in legal administration?

The role

Working alongside experienced professionals, you'll play a key role in supporting the administration of probate matters from start to finish. You'll be handling important documentation, liaising with clients and third parties, and helping to ensure cases progress smoothly and efficiently.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with the preparation and submission of probate applications.
• Managing and maintaining client files and documentation.
• Liaising with clients, beneficiaries and external organisations.
• Preparing correspondence, reports and probate-related paperwork.
• Supporting the collection and distribution of estate assets.
• Assisting with compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Providing general administrative support to the Probate team.

What we're looking for

• Previous administration experience.
• Probate, legal or professional services experience would be advantageous but isn't essential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A methodical approach with excellent attention to detail.
• Someone proactive, reliable and keen to learn.

What's on offer?

• Part-time hours offering flexibility around other commitments.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• The opportunity to develop specialist probate knowledge.
• A friendly, collaborative working environment.
• Competitive hourly rate

If you're looking for a varied administrative role where your attention to detail and organisational skills can make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note, due to the high volumes of applications we receive daily, should you not be contacted within 72 hours, your application is unsuccessful. Thank you.

All responses will be managed in line with the new GDPR regulations.