Legal Administrator Conveyancing

Foot Anstey LLP; Taunton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking law firm is looking for a Legal Administrator to support their Conveyancing team in Taunton. The successful candidate will manage client queries, draft documents, and ensure compliance in property transactions. This role offers a great opportunity for those aspiring to build a legal career, with a focus on exceptional customer service and a supportive team environment. The firm provides competitive salary and progressive benefits, including health initiatives and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Enhanced parental leave

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Flexible working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy office environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Commitment to quality-standard environments.
• Experience in an administrative function is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage client queries and document drafting.
• Provide admin support to Conveyancers.
• Handle initial matter set-up procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Anti-Money-Laundering regulations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

IT skills

Job description

Legal Administrator – Conveyancing (Islamic Finance)

Ready to take your career to the next level. We are one of the UK’s most forward‑thinking law firms built on a foundation of innovation, collaboration and ambition. Join us and let’s shape the future together.

The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Legal Administrator
• Team: Conveyancing (Islamic Finance)
• Location: Taunton (office based)
• Working Pattern: Full‑time
• Why this role matters: A pivotal backbone of our Conveyancing process ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This highly regarded support role is vital for the successful completion of our property transactions.

What you’ll do

As a Legal Administrator you will work closely with our Conveyancing team to manage client queries, draft relevant documents and ensure compliance to enable housing transactions to go through smoothly.

• Be part of a market‑leading Conveyancing Services team focused on exceptional customer service and technology.
• Provide efficient and effective admin support to the Conveyancers.
• Act as the first point of contact for enquiries, providing excellent customer service to new and repeat clients.
• Handle initial matter set‑up procedures, including production of confirmation of instruction letters, updating central records and entering entities and capacities on each new client/matter file.
• Ensure all appropriate quality service and compliance for all matters are met.
• Collate and complete due diligence to comply with Anti‑Money‑Laundering Regulations where required.
• Manage routine client telephone enquiries to ensure all required information and details are obtained to comply with file‑opening requirements.
• Work in a role that offers an excellent foundation for those aspiring to build a career in Conveyancing.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking someone with experience working in a busy office environment, who is naturally organised, thrives in a fast‑paced environment and possesses excellent attention to detail. If you are looking for an opportunity to start or grow your legal career this could be the role for you.

• Prior experience in an administrative function (experience of property transactions ideal but not essential).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Commitment to working within a quality‑standard environment.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to become familiar with new systems quickly.
• Excellent teamwork desire and ability.
• Availability to work daily in our Taunton office (office‑based role).
• A shared vision for our passion for innovation, collaboration and achieving great things together.

Join a seriously ambitious firm

• A strong growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A focus on responsible business, sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training for all roles and levels.
• Accreditation as a member of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and appointments to more than 60 major UK lending panels, reflecting our commitment to excellence.

Progressive benefits tailored to you

• Competitive salary.
• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).
• An open, flexible working environment.

Ready to apply

Send us your CV and a brief note on why this role is perfect for you. Our team will review your application and be in touch, whether the outcome is an interview invitation or otherwise. We’ll guide you through a straightforward process, typically involving two interviews.

We’re here to support your individual needs. If you require adaptations or adjustments, we’re happy to accommodate. You can also visit our offices before an interview or request help testing your kit for a virtual interview.

Let’s make your next career move the start of something extraordinary.