Legal Administrator- Must have conveyancing experience

Office Angels; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Legal Administrator to join a small team in Cranleigh. The role involves supporting case handlers in residential property transactions, which requires previous experience in conveyancing. Benefits include private health insurance and generous holiday allowance. Ideal for candidates with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

28 days holiday + birthday day off

Opportunity to stay at holiday accommodation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a property or conveyancing department.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Familiarity with case management systems and legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and handle client enquiries.
• Manage ID and AML checks via case management system.
• Prepare and send out contract papers.
• Complete SDLT returns and submit Land Registry applications.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Team player

Job description

Overview

Legal Administrator

Are you a confident Legal Administrator or Legal Secretary with experience in residential property? Or perhaps you have a background in conveyancing and are ready for a fresh challenge? If so, we might have the perfect opportunity for you!

Location: Cranleigh - Free parking

Salary: 28-30k (based on experience)

Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:15am - 17:15pm (1-hour lunch break)

Benefits: Private Health Insurance, 28 days holiday + day day for your birthday!, opportunity to stay at the firms beautiful holiday accommodation!

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Administrator to join our client’s small friendly team in the heart of Cranleigh.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced legal environment and enjoys supporting case handlers throughout the property transaction process.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls and handling client enquiries
• Quoting clients and opening new files
• Sending out client care letters and updating the case management system upon return
• Managing ID and AML checks via case management system
• Entering details from sales memorandums and issuing initial letters to estate agents, clients, and solicitors
• Downloading mortgage instructions from CML
• Supporting case handlers with day-to-day tasks
• Chasing updates from other parties' solicitors and keeping clients informed
• Preparing and sending out contract papers
• Drafting exchange letters and handling post-exchange tasks
• Preparing completion statements, requesting funds from lenders, and conducting pre-completion searches
• Completing SDLT returns and submitting Land Registry applications
• Sending out completed registrations and closing files

Requirements

• Previous experience in a property or conveyancing department
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
• Familiarity with case management systems and legal documentation
• A team player with a proactive approach

How to apply

If you think you have the suitable experience for this role then APPLY NOW or email, (url removed) to find out more about this exciting opportunity!

We look forward to hearing from you!

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