Legal Administrator

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Job summary

A well-established law firm is seeking a Legal Administrator for its Residential Property Department in Great Bookham. The successful candidate will be responsible for document management, client assistance, and performing various administrative tasks while working within a supportive team. Full training will be provided, and career progression opportunities exist within the firm.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a Legal position.
• Residential Property experience preferred.
• Organised, methodical, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Scanning documents onto the case management system.
• Contacting sellers' solicitors to provide draft contracts.
• Assisting clients in supplying identity documents.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Can-do Attitude

Job description

Location: Great Bookham office-based role

Hours: 9am to 5pm or 9:15 to 5:15

Parking: Available

Salary: GBP24K to GBP26K DOE

JRRL are looking for a Legal Administrator for a well-established law firm to join the Residential Property Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months experience in a Legal position.

Duties for the Legal Administrator

• Scanning documents onto the case management system.
• Contacting seller s solicitors to provide draft contracts and initiate searches.
• Collating plans for each property.
• Assisting clients in supplying identity documents.
• Assisting clients completing initial forms and preparing and issuing draft contracts on sales.
• Dealing with post completion registration.
• Taking telephone messages and liaising with clients as appropriate.
• Creating, editing, and formatting various documents including letters, emails, court documents and others.
• Opening mail and circulating to the relevant person.

Person Specification for the Legal Administrator

• Residential Property experience - Ideal
• Must have legal experience
• Can-do attitude and positive approach.
• Organised, methodical and detail oriented.
• Happy working as part of a team.

This is a well-established and highly regarded company; you would be working in a residential property team of 4 administrators and 2 fee earners. Career opportunities are available within the firm after a few years. This is a full-time, office-based role with some flexibility regarding working hours. Full training will be provided.

The lower end of the band is suited for individuals who may require additional training to meet the role's requirements, while the higher end is for candidates who possess the exact skills and experience outlined above

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