Conveyancing Administration Assistant

Confidential; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working considered after/prob.

Employer-contributed pension scheme

28 days' leave incl. bank holidays + 1

Birthday day off

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee discounts

Job summary

Confidential is recruiting for an Administration Assistant to support a busy Residential Conveyancing team in Mansfield. The role involves varied office tasks, reception cover on occasion, and helping ensure smooth day-to-day operations in a professional legal environment.

Training and development opportunities are available, with hybrid working considered after probation. This is an excellent chance to develop an administrative career within a busy law firm while contributing to a collaborative

Qualifications

• Good IT skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.
• Proactive, self-motivated attitude with a positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative and clerical support to the Residential Conveyancing team.
• Answer incoming calls and direct enquiries.
• Handle internal and external queries in a professional manner.
• Support day-to-day office tasks and administration.
• Use Microsoft Office and internal systems to complete duties.
• Provide reception cover on an ad hoc basis.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth department operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Professional telephone manner

Independent working

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

We are recruiting for a reliable and enthusiastic Administration Assistant to join a busy Residential Conveyancing department at an established law firm in Mansfield.

This is a varied office support role, providing administrative assistance to the conveyancing team and helping ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the department. The successful candidate will also provide reception cover when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their administrative career within a busy legal environment, with training and development opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the Residential Conveyancing team.
• Answering incoming telephone calls and directing enquiries appropriately.
• Handling internal and external queries in a professional and helpful manner.
• Supporting the team with day-to-day office tasks and administration.
• Using Microsoft Office and internal systems to complete administrative duties.
• Providing reception cover on an ad hoc basis.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to support the efficient running of the department.

Requirements

• Good IT skills, with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• A professional and friendly telephone manner.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small, busy team.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a positive attitude.
• Confidence using office equipment and computer systems.
• Previous office or administration experience would be beneficial but is not essential, as training will be provided.

Benefits

• Hybrid working considered following successful completion of probation.
• Employer-contributed pension scheme.
• 28 days' annual leave, including bank holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Holiday purchase scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Online employee rewards and discounts.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Friendly and professional working environment.
• Good work/life balance.

Please Note: Due to the number of applications we receive we may be unable to respond to every application directly. If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful.