Legal Administrator

  • Pertemps Northampton
  • Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire
  • Aug 03, 2026
Full time Administration

Job Description

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.