Do you have administrative or secretarial experience within a legal environment and looking for a long-term, stable role?

Our client is a well-established law firm with a highly respected Court of Protection team, supporting vulnerable individuals and their families with essential legal matters. Due to continued demand, they are looking to recruit an Administrator / Legal Secretary to join their supportive and dedicated team with hybrid working options upon completion of probation period, working 2 days a week from home.

The successful candidate will have experience within a legal or professional services setting, organisational skills, and the ability to communicate sensitively with clients and third parties. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a secure, steady role within a specialist area of law. The firm offers a warm, collaborative culture, long-term stability, and the chance to make a genuine difference to clients’ lives.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys detailed administrative work, thrives in a structured environment, and is not seeking a training contract.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Draft, format and prepare legal documents including deputyship applications, witness statements, statutory wills and formal letters
• Manage both paper and digital case files, ensuring accurate organisation and timely updates
• Maintain diaries, schedule meetings and monitor important court deadlines
• Open and close matters on the firm’s case management system
• Handle incoming calls and emails from clients, family members, care providers, social workers and financial institutions
• Arrange appointments, conferences and client meetings
• Take detailed attendance notes during calls and meetings
• Communicate sensitively and professionally with vulnerable clients and their families

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a legal position essential
• Attention to detail, particularly with form-heavy COP documentation
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Empathy, patience and professionalism when dealing with vulnerable clients
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Experience with Microsoft Office and case management systems

About Express Recruitment

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Vacancy Summary

Hours: Full Time

Salary: c£25,000.00 per annum D.O.E

Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Job Type: Permanent

Unfortunately, we are unable to contact all candidates due to the large volume of applications we receive. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Express Recruitment Ltd. The services advertised by Express Recruitment Ltd. are those of an Employment Agency.