Commercial Property Admin Lead | Legal Support & Ops

Harrison Drury Solicitors; Bonds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee bonus scheme and annual pay

Medicash health benefits cash plan and

Holiday entitlement increases with

Paid time off for voluntary work (2

Free conveyancing for the purchase/sal

Free individual or mirror Wills

Employee referral scheme

Biannual promotion and salary uplift a

Regular social events, including our

Job summary

Harrison-Drury is recruiting an experienced Executive Administrator for the Commercial Property Team. The role supports a busy department, handling non-chargeable tasks, and requires strong IT skills and experience with a Case Management System.

The successful candidate will be based in Preston for the first two weeks to get up to speed. Based in Preston or nearby, you will manage files, billing, and diary management while maintaining high attention to detail and clear communication with fee

Qualifications

• Experience using SOS case management.
• Knowledge of commercial property work is desirable.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Effective administration of files (hard copy and SOS), including matter opening, closing, archiving, and data updates.
• Producing files and documentation for fee earners on request.
• Preparing and filing documents, copies, and scans as required.
• Reviewing departmental finances, including report production, liaising with clients regarding payment of fees, and managing the billing process.
• Ensuring file compliance with regulatory standards and internal processes.
• Producing and issuing correspondence on instruction from fee earners.
• Attending meetings and taking minutes when required.
• Handling incoming calls for the team, ensuring accurate and timely message-taking.
• Diary management for team events, including meetings and 1:1s.
• Coordinating meetings for fee earners, including room bookings, car park arrangements, and preparing materials.
• Training new administrators when required.
• Liaising with other departments on operational matters (IT, equipment, etc.).
• Supporting general office administration, including reception duties, post, scanning, and archiving.

Skills

Team development

Liaison with teams

Planning and organisation

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Tools

SOS case management

Job description

Harrison-Drury is recruiting an experienced Executive Administrator for the Commercial Property Team. The role supports a busy department, handling non-chargeable tasks, and requires strong IT skills and experience with a Case Management System.

The successful candidate will be based in Preston for the first two weeks to get up to speed. Based in Preston or nearby, you will manage files, billing, and diary management while maintaining high attention to detail and clear communication with fee