Administration Assistant – Property

Painters Law LLP; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Parking

Hybrid working

Sick pay

Legal fees discount

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Painters Law LLP is seeking an enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join our Property team at the Kidderminster office. This role offers a first step into the legal profession with exposure to residential and/or commercial property work.

You will support solicitors and fee earners, manage files, and coordinate communications with clients and third parties while developing essential legal administration skills. Hybrid working may be available after probation.

Qualifications

• Excellent organisational skills required.
• A professional and helpful manner.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a busy team.
• Enjoys working as part of a team in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Opening and organising files.
• Assisting with property transactions and documentation.
• Preparing and processing correspondence.
• Dealing with post and emails.
• Updating records and case management systems.
• Assisting with searches and documentation for files.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties.
• Providing general support to solicitors and fee earners.
• Carrying out other administrative duties as required.

Skills

Organisational skills

Professionalism

Accuracy under pressure

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Administration Assistant to join our Property team at our Kidderminster office.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within the legal sector and gain valuable experience within a busy residential and/or commercial property department.

The role

Working alongside our Property team, your responsibilities will include:

• Opening and organising files
• Assisting with property transactions
• Preparing and processing correspondence
• Dealing with incoming and outgoing post and emails
• Updating records and case management systems
• Assisting with searches and documentation
• Liaising with clients, estate agents and other third parties
• Providing general support to solicitors and fee earners
• Carrying out other administrative duties as required

We are looking for

• Excellent organisational skills
• A professional and helpful manner
• The ability to work accurately under pressure
• A willingness to learn and develop
• Someone who enjoys working as part of a busy team

Previous legal experience would be an advantage but is not essential. This role would suit someone looking to take their first step into a career within the legal profession.

• 23 days holiday plus UK bank holiday; plus ex gratia days (birthday and Christmas)
• Pension scheme (after probation period met)
• Parking provided.
• Potential for hybrid working between our offices and home.
• Sick pay
• Discount on some legal fees (subject to qualifying conditions being met)
• The successful candidate will be committed and with an ambition to progress to potential partnership level opportunities.