Legal Administrator

Job Title: Legal Administrator - Conveyancing Team

Our well-established Law Firm in Bradford is seeking a dedicated Legal Administrator to join their Conveyancing team. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative support within the Residential Conveyancing Department, ensuring the smooth operation of the team and delivering top-quality service to clients.

Main Duties

1. File Opening and Progress: Receive instructions, open files, send initial terms and conditions to clients, input data into the Case Management System, prepare files, and produce Welcome Packs/Initial Documentation according to team procedures.
2. ID Checks and Logging: Collect client documents, perform electronic ID checks, conduct SRA and Solicitor checks, order search packs for property purchases, and prepare SDLT forms.
3. Email Management: Handle incoming instruction emails promptly, and assign non-instruction emails to the relevant fee earners.
4. Post Handling: Manage incoming and outgoing post, ensuring Welcome Packs are sent out on the same day as instructions are received.
5. Filing: Maintain hard copy files daily and handle filing requests from team members.
6. Administrative Tasks: Review the residential inbox, allocate emails to team members, and uphold high standards of client care in a professional manner.

Skills Required

• Experience in administration, preferably within a Law Firm
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong data input skills
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• High attention to detail
• Good organisational skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines and work under pressure

If you have relevant administration experience and are interested in this role, please apply as soon as possible!