Legal Administrator – Immigration (6 Month FTC)

Mishcon de Reya; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in London seeks a Legal Support professional to provide administrative and legal support. This role involves preparing documents, managing data sites, and handling legal inquiries. The ideal candidate will have an interest in law, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools. Join an inclusive team where you can thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an immigration practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong academic record, preferably a law degree.

Responsibilities

• Compiling electronic and hard copy documents.
• Making online property and Companies House searches.
• Drafting Land Registry applications and replies.
• Creating and managing data sites.
• Preparation of legal documents and forms.

Skills

Interest in law and a career in a law firm

Excellent attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Proactive and takes initiative

Good IT skills

Education

Law degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Our central Legal Support Services function provides comprehensive support to Mishcon's fee earners that is frictionless and service-driven to enable our lawyers in London and across our international offices to focus on their legal work and client service.

Our teams provide a wide range of administrative, operational, and legal support, as well as PA services.

The Team

• Paralegals
• Legal Administrators
• Specialist Support, incl. Legal Project Management and Legal Technology
• Legal Operations, incl. PA support, Document Production and Business Admin support

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiling electronic and binding hard copy documents, incl. deal bibles and electronic court bundles.
• Making online Property searches, Companies House searches and obtaining land registry documentation.
• Drafting Land Registry and Companies House applications, replying to enquiries and chasing all outstanding matters and dealing with additional enquiries.
• Creating data sites and managing the same including uploading documents.
• Preparation of legal documents and forms as required.
• Reviewing and scheduling deeds and documents both electronic and hard copy.
• Performing transcriptions and machine translations.
• Database management.
• Assisting with research requests.
• Supporting DocuSign processes at deal closing.
• Support with the set-up and management of large-scale document reviews.
• Scanning and copying of documents and liaising with Print Room to ensure all photocopying and production is undertaken within certain timeframes.
• Utilising technology-based solutions in the department to assist fee-earners with tasks on matters.
• Providing support as required by the fee-earners and working with secretaries / paralegals in the Department.
• Responsive and adaptive to changing needs and priorities.
• Contributing to the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and providing training to peers as new services move into the Legal Admin Unit.

Skills / Experience

• Interest in law and a career in a law firm.
• Experience in an immigration practice.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise to work to deadlines.
• Ability to effectively manage own workload.
• Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability to establish priorities and react quickly and professionally.
• Proactive and takes initiative.
• Good IT skills: thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Strong academic record, preferably a law degree.

About The Mishcon de Reya Group

The Group is an independent, international professional services business with law at its heart, employing over 1400 people with over 650 lawyers. It includes the law firm Mishcon de Reya LLP and a collection of leading consultancy businesses.

Mishcon de Reya LLP is based in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Singapore and Hong Kong. The firm services an international community of clients and provides advice in situations where the constraints of geography often do not apply. The work the firm undertakes is cross‑border, multi‑jurisdictional and complex, centred around the Innovation Economy, Private Wealth and Capital, and Real Estate sectors. The firm is known as a disputes powerhouse with a formidable capacity firm‑wide for dispute resolution.

We strive to create a fully diverse and inclusive workplace where all our people are empowered to fulfil their potential. We are proud of our agile working culture and are always happy to talk flexible working.