Legal Administrator- Must Have Conveyancing Experience

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a proactive Legal Administrator for a small team in Cranleigh. The role involves supporting case handlers through the property transaction process, managing client enquiries, and ensuring compliance with legal documentation. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a property or conveyancing department and possess excellent communication and organisational skills. A competitive salary and benefits such as private health insurance and generous holidays are offered.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

28 days holiday plus a day for your birthday

Opportunity to use beautiful 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.
• Quoting clients and opening new files.
• Supporting case handlers with day-to-day tasks.
• Preparing and sending out contract papers.
• Completing SDLT returns and submitting Land Registry applications.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Proactive approach

Job description

Legal Administrator

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 accomodation!

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.

Key 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

If you think you have the suitable experience for this role then APPLY NOW or email, (url removed)