Legal Administrator- Must have conveyancing experience!

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Legal Administrator in Cranleigh. The role involves assisting in property transactions, handling client inquiries, and managing case documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience in a property or conveyancing department, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a salary of £28-30k and benefits like health insurance and holiday accommodations.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

28 days holiday plus your birthday off

Opportunity to stay at the firm's holiday accommodation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a property or conveyancing department.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls and handling client enquiries.
• Managing ID and AML checks via case management system.
• Preparing completion statements and requesting funds from lenders.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Familiarity with case management systems

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, 09:15–17:15 (1-hour lunch break)

Benefits: Private Health Insurance, 28 days holiday plus your birthday off, opportunity to stay at the firm\'s 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 [e-mail] to find out more about this exciting opportunity!

EEO / Equal Opportunities

We look forward to hearing from you!

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone\'s chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

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