Mansfield District Council
Administrative Assistant (Legal)
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Are you ready to be part of a professional and welcoming Legal and Information Governance team that offers exceptional benefits and true flexibility?
Mansfield District Council is seeking a dedicated individual to join the team and contribute to our success while gaining invaluable experience and fostering personal and professional growth.
About the Role
We're searching for an Administrative Assistant to take on a stimulating workload that will include supporting both contentious and non-contentious tasks. From Right to Buy sales to debt recovery and housing-related court proceedings, you'll be engaged in a variety of projects. Additionally, you'll provide crucial administrative and case work support, responding to requests for information, assist with land boundary queries, conduct legal research, keeping accurate records of monies received from court cases/costs, and draft legal documents and court paperwork. There's also the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues on more complex cases.
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Key Responsibilities
- Supporting both contentious and non-contentious tasks
- Right to Buy sales
- Debt recovery
- Housing-related court proceedings
- Providing administrative and case work support
- Responding to requests for information
- Assisting with land boundary queries
- Conducting legal research
- Keeping accurate records of monies received from court cases/costs
- Drafting legal documents and court paperwork
- Collaborating with colleagues on complex cases
About You
As a key member of our in-house Legal and Information Governance teams, you'll have the opportunity to immerse yourself in a diverse array of legal disciplines. Our supportive environment ensures that you'll be involved in supporting all aspects of cases, providing you with a solid foundation in legal practice. If you possess excellent communication and research skills, we'll provide the guidance and support you need to thrive.
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Qualifications and Experience
Whether you're an apprentice, previously worked for a public body, or have equivalent qualifications/experience, we welcome your application. We believe in fostering a culture of flexibility, and we're open to discussing various working arrangements.
Benefits
Our impressive employee benefits package includes:
- Up to 37 days of annual leave (after 5 years of local government service)
- A generous pension contribution
- Efficient hybrid-working arrangements
How to Apply
If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we want to hear from you.
For an informal discussion about the post please contact Paul Courtine on 01623 463524.
Join us in shaping the future of legal excellence at Mansfield District Council. Apply now!
Note: As part of shortlisting applications, a short telephone call may be held prior to interview.
Closing date: 2 August 2026
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