Legal Administrator

Your new company
We are currently recruiting for a Disrepair & Housing Legal Administrator to support a busy Housing Legal team. This is a varied administrative role where you''ll help ensure the smooth handling of legal cases related to housing disrepair and other housing matters.This is an office-based role initially, with the possibility of one day working from home once training has been completed.

Your new role
Key responsibilities include:

• Providing administrative support to the Housing Legal team
• Managing electronic filing systems for legal documents and correspondence
• Monitoring shared inboxes and ensuring queries are actioned promptly
• Preparing legal documents, court bundles, and correspondence
• Coordinating diaries, including scheduling court hearings and key deadlines
• Liaising with solicitors, courts, external agencies, and internal teams
• Raising and monitoring purchase orders (POs) and processing invoices
• Supporting case progression and ensuring compliance with legal processes and deadlines
• Taking minutes in meetings and supporting general team administration
  
  

What you''ll need to succeed
The ideal candidate will have previous experience in an administrative role, preferably within a legal or housing environment, along with strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. They will demonstrate excellent attention to detail and accuracy, communicate confidently with a professional telephone manner, and be comfortable using Microsoft Office and case management systems. You will be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, bringing a proactive and flexible approach with a strong focus on delivering high-quality customer service.

What you''ll get in return
This role offers flexible part-time hours, with the potential for additional hours depending on business needs. It provides a valuable opportunity to gain experience within a legal and housing environment while working as part of a supportive and collaborative team. There is also the possibility for the position to become permanent for the right candidate. You will also be paid on a weekly basis, at a rate of -14 per hour.

What you need to do now


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