At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage legal documents, process applications, and liaise with clients and courts.
- Company: Established solicitors in Nottingham with a focus on public law and human rights.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, full-time office role, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a difference in community care and human rights.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal administration or secretarial roles preferred but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced administrator to join a busy Public Law and Community Care (Human rights) department for a well‑established solicitors in Nottingham. The role of Legal Administrator will involve:
- Processing Legal Aid applications and dealing with amendments
- Processing invoices once work is complete
- Online diary management, including hearings and filing dates – ensuring hearings/meetings are flagged for allocation
- Drafting basic court documents and standard letters
- Liaising with clients, courts and other professionals via telephone, email and in person
- Setting up appointments
- Opening and closing files, chasing outstanding documents
- Ensuring all relevant documents are included on the file in readiness for billing
- Taking minutes of meetings
The ideal candidate for the role of Legal Administrator will have:
- Previous legal secretarial or legal administration experience
- Experience working in a busy administration role
- Knowledge of online legal aid billing systems would be an advantage but not essential
- Competency in the use of MS Office including Word, Outlook and Excel
- Good organisational skills with the ability to work on your own initiative
- Previous experience in a legal environment is preferred but not essential, and additional training will be offered
- Ability to work in the office full time
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Join a well-established solicitors in Nottingham, where we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work culture. As a Legal Administrator, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities, ensuring your professional growth while contributing to meaningful public law and community care cases. Our commitment to employee well-being and a dynamic work environment makes us an excellent employer for those seeking a rewarding career in the legal field.
