Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator

To provide legal and administrative support in a well-organized and timely manner. They conduct greet visitors, answer phones, communicate with solicitors, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, manage schedules and run general administration for the office.

What does a legal administrator do?

Typical job responsibilities for a legal administrator might include: 

• Transcribing and proofreading legal documents
• Filing, organising, scanning, copying and faxing legal documents
• Drafting of legal documents and contracts
• Organising solicitor schedules e.g. travel arrangements, meetings

What key skills should a legal administrator have?

Skills that would allow you to excel in a legal administrator role include:

• Being highly organised and efficient
• The ability to be professional
• The ability to work in a team and alone
• Strong sense of discretion
• Ability to prioritise
• Typing speed of at least 50 wpm
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office
• Attention to details
• Familiarity with legal terminology 
• A minimum of 3 years Legal and Admin experience