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Legal Administrator

Job details
Posting date: 22 January 2026
Salary: £25,583 to £26,824 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 05 February 2026
Location: Worksop, Nottinghamshire
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Bassetlaw District Council
Job type: Permanent
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Summary

Legal Administrator
Permanent
Queens Building, Worksop
Salary Grade 2, £25,583 to £26,824
Full Time 37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are looking for a Legal Administrator to join our Legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in supporting our Legal Services.

You will assist a team of legally qualified professionals to deliver a wide range of legal services. You will also be a primary point of contact for the team, which will require you to interact regularly with Senior Council Officers, Elected Members, other Council Departments, External Solicitors and Agencies and with members of the public.

We’re proud to serve the communities of Bassetlaw and are committed to delivering a professional, client-focused service. If you’re proactive, detail-oriented, and confident using Microsoft Office, we’d love to hear from you.

Why join us?
• Be part of a supportive and professional team
• Work for a forward-thinking council
• Enjoy a role that offers variety and responsibility

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Rachel Ashton, Conveyancing Executive at rachel.ashton@bassetlaw.gov.uk

We offer a generous employee benefit package including 26-32 days holiday plus bank holidays, free healthcare cash plan, flexitime and so much more. You can read about all our employee benefits here.

Follow the links below to review the Job Description and Person Specification, and to discover more about what its like to work for the council.
Please note: If you are reviewing this advert on an external site, some links may not be available. For full details and to submit your application, please visit our official website.

About The Council

Interested in joining our team?

To apply please visit Jobs and careers | Bassetlaw District Council to upload your CV and covering letter, highlighting your relevant experience, qualifications, skills and achievements.

Please note that the application process will require you to upload your CV. If you 2don't have one to upload, you can download a CV template we've created to help you get started.

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our recruitment processes are fair, transparent, and designed to ensure that everyone is treated equally at every stage.

If you need any help with your application, contact us at Human.Resources@bassetlaw.gov.uk or call 01909 533121, we are here to support you.

Closing date: 5th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early when we receive sufficient and suitable applications. Therefore, please ensure that you submit your CV as soon as possible so that you can be considered for this role.

Interview date: 24th & 26th February 2026

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