Legal Administrator

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Leeds seeks a Legal Administrator to support their Securitisation team. This hybrid role involves managing administrative tasks, ensuring high standards of documentation, and contributing to a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will have over a year of experience in legal administration and strong skills in MS Office applications.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working environment

Supportive work environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a Legal Admin or Professional Services Admin role.
• Advanced knowledge of Word applications and competent in MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support for the department.
• Manage post-completion registrations at the Land Registry and FCA.
• Organize and maintain accurate files both in hard copy and electronically.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Self-Motivation

Education

1+ years in Administration

Tools

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Legal Administrator
Leeds
Full-time
£25,000

We are a well-established and forward-thinking law firm based in Leeds, looking to expand our friendly and supportive Administration team with the addition of an experiencedLegal Administrator.
In this hybrid role, you’ll be responsible for supporting the Securitisation team with all their admin-based tasks. It’s a great opportunity for someone with 1+ years of experience in Administration, who’s ready to take the next step in a collaborative and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• General administrative support for the department and the wider Leeds office when required e.g. filing, photocopying; managing post, archiving, arranging couriers and occasional reception cover
• Deal with post-completion registrations at the Land Registry and the FCA;
• To ensure that all post-completion documentation is checked thoroughly once received back from the Land Registry and FCA and send this on to the other side;
• To assist with marketing and business development documentation where needed;
• Organise and maintain tidy and accurate files both in hard copy and electronically;
• Manage workload capacity and provide regular updates to the Senior Team Administrator, Office Manager and Line Manager;

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Legal Admin or Professional Services Admin role;
• A high attention to detail to produce work / documentation which is consistently of a high standard;
• An advanced knowledge of Word applications such as auto-numbering, bookmarks and track changes;
• Ability to co-ordinate large documents using Word;
• Very competent with MS PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook and Internet applications;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Ability to prioritise workload to increase efficiency for the team;
• Shows initiative and is self-motivated;

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Hybrid working environment
• Supportive, professional work environment
• Opportunities for career development within a reputable and growing firm

Interested in joining a friendly and forward-thinking legal team? Apply today!