Executive Administrator - Residential Property

Harrison Drury & Co; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Clitheroe is seeking an Executive Administrator to join their Property team. The role involves managing department files, ensuring compliance, and providing professional administrative support. Ideal candidates will have experience in residential conveyancing and strong communication and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential property work as an administrator.
• Strong self-motivation and desire to learn.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Management of all department files and compliance with relevant standards.
• Preparation of contracts and Land Registry applications.
• Drafting documents for clients under supervision.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisation

Planning

IT Skills

Tools

SOS case management system

Job description

Harrison Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK.

We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.

The Property team are now looking to recruit an Executive Administrator with experience in Residential Conveyancing for our Clitheroe office.

Candidates must have excellent organisation and time management skills. The successful candidate will provide accurate, timely, efficient and professional administrative support to the team. This will enable the team to ensure they operate within compliance standards and produce excellent client service. The role requires operating a Case Management System and so strong IT skills are essential. We are looking for a candidate who is a strong communicator, with keen attention to detail and who is confident working within a busy commercial environment.

The role:

• Effective administration and management of all department Files (hard copy and on SOS). This includes Matter Opening, ID checks, Matter Closing, Matter Archiving and data updates during the course of a matter
• Production and filing of documents, copies and scans as required
• Ensuring file compliance with relevant regulatory standards and the Office Manual processes
• Management of bill process and interaction with Finance
• Preparation of contracts, SDLT and Land Registry applications.
• Drafting of documents for clients upon instruction from Fee Earners and under supervision
• Maintenance and updating of case management system as necessary
• Telephone call handling for the team

Contributing to operational review / continuous improvement initiatives

Skills and experience:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commercially aware
• Experience of working as an administrator undertaking residential property work.
• Strong attention to detail
• Good organisation and planning skills with the ability to prioritise work to meet strict timescales where required
• Self-Motivated, desire to learn and progress
• Excellent IT skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable experience:

• Experience of SOS case management system