Administrator – Property Team

Legal Southwest; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Administrator to support their Residential Conveyancing team. This role is ideal for someone with a solid administrative background who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth property transactions, providing essential support to fee earners, and managing client communications. With a commitment to excellent client service, this opportunity offers a chance to join a respected law firm that values teamwork and attention to detail. If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can make a significant impact, this is the position for you.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role preferred, especially in a legal setting.
• Dependable, detail-focused, and confident working with various people.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Residential Conveyancing department.
• Manage correspondence with clients and maintain accurate case files.
• Handle general administrative duties including typing and document formatting.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Organisational skills

Tools

General office IT systems

Job description

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a pro-active and well-organised Administrator to support their Residential Conveyancing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong administrative background who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and is committed to delivering excellent client service.

The Role:

The successful candidate will provide vital administrative assistance to the conveyancing fee earners, including the Managing Partner. This role plays an important part in ensuring the smooth progression of residential property matters and requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Offering day-to-day administrative support to the Residential Conveyancing department and the Managing Partner.
• Managing correspondence with clients, solicitors, and other third parties by phone and in writing.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case files and managing key diary dates.
• Opening and closing client files, preparing documents, and handling other general administrative duties, including typing and document formatting.

Candidate Profile:

While previous experience in an administrative role—particularly within a legal setting—is preferred, full training will be provided for the right candidate. Above all, the ideal candidate will be a team player who is dependable, detail-focused, and confident working with a range of people.

Essential Skills:

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy.
• Confident user of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and general office IT systems.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while managing personal responsibilities effectively.
• Well-organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team within a long-standing and respected law firm.

Please get in touch if you would like more information on this role or send us your CV below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.

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