LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR/ASSISTANT
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Position Overview & Specifications
LEGAL ADMINISTRATOR/ASSISTANT
SALARY NEGOTIABLE
Location: Pride Park, Derby office
We are part of a national law firm and have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic administrator/legal assistant, on a full or part time basis, to join our Real Estate team, dealing with commercial and residential development and related transactions.
Based at our Pride Park office and working full or part time (days and hours to be agreed), you will be involved in both legal matters and administrative duties.
The role will involve:-
- Drafting legal documentation and liaising with clients and other solicitor firms by email, telephone and in person
- Opportunity to play a part in wider high value and complex transactions
- Opening client files and processing invoices
- Completing and submitting forms online
- Requesting documents from the Land Registry and undertaking conveyancing searches
Requirements:-
- Good academic record
- Administration experience
- Previous experience at a legal firm is not essential, as training will be provided for the right candidate
- Proficient in all Microsoft programmes
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Proactive/uses initiative
- Highly organised and efficient
Benefits:-
- 20 days annual holiday, pro-rata, plus statutory bank holidays
- Free on site car parking
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 23/06/2023
Reference ID: MJT
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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