Legal Administrator

Administrative Assistant – Criminal Law Department Location: Greater Manchester (office-based)
Salary: £24,500 – £26,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job type: Full-time, permanent

About the role:
A well-established law firm in Greater Manchester is looking to recruit an Administrative Assistant to support its busy Criminal Law team. This is a key support role – not a paralegal position – ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and providing vital day-to-day administrative assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Answering and directing phone calls and managing client queries professionally
• Opening new files and maintaining case records
• Typing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Assisting fee earners with general administrative tasks
• Liaising with clients, courts, and external agencies
• Managing incoming and outgoing post and filing

About you:

• Previous administration experience in a criminal law or family law firm is essential
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• Able to handle confidential information with professionalism
• No law degree required — practical admin experience is key

If you have solid admin experience in a legal setting and want to be part of a respected and friendly firm, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today or contact Leanne at Clayton Legal for more information.