Full time Permanent

Legal Administrator

Pertemps Northampton
Kettering, North Northamptonshire, NN16 8DF
money-bag £25000 per annum
Posted: 22 June 2026 (2 days ago)
Closing date: 22 July 2026
Ref: 60233127

About the Role

The Legal Administrator role in Kettering, paying £25,000 per annum, is a permanent, full-time position with standard office hours. This position primarily involves supporting a conveyancing practice by opening new case files, issuing quotations, managing client identification checks, and maintaining referral records. Responsibilities also include conducting bankruptcy and Land Registry searches, requesting redemption statements, and processing search results. Accurate record-keeping through client update reports and handling incoming telephone enquiries form part of the daily duties. This role suits someone with a law degree seeking practical exposure within property law. The working pattern is 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Legal Administrator – Kettering

Salary: £25,000
Hours: 9am – 5pm, Monday to Friday
Our client, a well-established and customer-focused conveyancing firm, is seeking a law graduate to join their dynamic team as a Legal Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual at the beginning of their legal career to gain hands-on experience within a fast-paced property team and build a strong foundation in conveyancing.
Duties:

  • Open new case files on internal systems
  • Provide quotations and maintain referral records
  • Issue and manage client forms and ID checks
  • Conduct bankruptcy and Land Registry searches
  • Request and chase redemption statements and contract papers
  • Apply for and process search results
  • Maintain accurate referral and client update reports
  • Handle incoming calls, post, filing, and file closures
  • Communicate regularly with clients, estate agents, and solicitors
  • Maintain up-to-date checklists and ensure compliance procedures are followed
  • Perform conflict checks and escalate any issues as required
  • Support the team with general administrative duties
Requirements:
  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent)
  • Strong organisational and administrative skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • High level of attention to detail
  • Eagerness to develop a career within law, ideally in conveyancing
  • Able to commute to Kettering
If you are a recent law graduate looking to take your first step into the legal sector, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience within a supportive and professional environment.
Sounds like the role for you? Please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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