Property Administrator

Harper Finance; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading law firm in Nottingham seeks an experienced Administrator to support a busy team in managing legal documentation and communications for property transactions, especially affordable housing disposals. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and be capable of building positive relationships. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Property Executive.
• Knowledge of property or real estate law is an advantage.
• Attention to detail is crucial.
• Ability to prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support property transactions, particularly affordable housing disposals.
• Prepare and manage legal documentation.
• Handle communications with clients and solicitors.
• Manage completions and Land Registry filings.
• Ensure team files and records are accurate.

Skills

Strong organisational and administrative skills

Excellent communication skills

Client-focused approach

Ability to build positive working relationships

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Job description

Administrator
£26,000k
Permanent
Nottingham – Office/Hybrid
Full Time Monday – Friday

Harper Recruitment Group is working in partnership with an established market‑leading, award‑winning law firm based in Nottingham. We’re looking for an experienced Administrator to provide admin, financial and file management support to a large and busy team. A key part of the role will be helping with affordable housing disposals for major housebuilder clients. You’ll need to be a strong team player who can build good relationships with colleagues and clients. There are great opportunities for progression, and we will support your professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting property transactions, particularly affordable housing disposals
• Preparing and managing legal documentation (Contracts, transfers etc)
• Handling communications with clients, solicitors, and third parties
• Managing completions, post‑completion processes, and Land Registry/SDLT filings
• Ensuring team files and records are accurate and up to date

About You

• Experience as a Legal Administrator, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Property Executive
• Knowledge of property or real estate law is an advantage, but training will be provided
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident with document management
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive working relationships
• Client‑focused, proactive, and able to prioritise effectively in a fast‑paced environment
• A positive, team‑oriented approach with enthusiasm to learn and develop

Apply NOW to avoid disappointment! Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a Consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.

Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high‑quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis. Looking for something different? Visit our website today for a list of live vacancies or to send an up‑to‑date CV.

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