Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator
Location: Nottingham City Centre (NG1)
Salary: £23,809.50

Are you an experienced administrator looking to take the next step in your legal career? We are seeking a Legal Administrator to join a well-established and busy Family Law department at 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 now and take the next step in your legal career!

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback. If you do not hear from us within 3 working days, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.

Thank you for applying -
The TurnerFox Recruitment Team

Keywords: Legal Administrator, Legal Secretary, Legal Aid, Family Law, Legal Assistant, Legal Admin, Legal Support