Team Administrator

Ryder Reid Legal Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £29,000

Well-established law firm

Supportive working environment

Exposure to Real Estate practice

Long-term career development

Job summary

Ryder Reid Legal Limited is seeking a proactive Team Administrator to join its busy Real Estate department. You will provide essential administrative support to fee earners and secretaries, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations in a fast-paced legal environment.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. Salary is up to £29,000, with a collaborative and supportive team and genuine development opportunities within a respected UK law firm.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional services or legal environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills are essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support to fee earners and secretaries.
• Monitoring and organising incoming post and courier deliveries.
• Arranging documentation for execution under Power of Attorney.
• Preparing cover letters and issuing completed documents to clients and third parties.
• Assisting with tasks via the team's shared inbox.
• Maintaining electronic and hard-copy filing systems.
• Providing flexible support and holiday cover for teammates.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Legal Secretary or CILEX qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to build your career within a busy and highly regarded Real Estate team?

We are working with a respected UK law firm that is seeking a Team Administrator to join its thriving Real Estate department. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and supportive team that plays a key role in delivering high-quality legal services to a diverse client base.

The role

You will provide essential administrative support to fee earners and secretaries, helping to ensure the smooth running of day-to-day operations. This role would suit an individual with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing general administrative support, including filing, scanning, printing and document management
• Monitoring and organising incoming post and courier deliveries
• Arranging documentation for execution under Power of Attorney
• Preparing cover letters and issuing completed documents to clients and third parties
• Assisting with a variety of tasks through the team's shared inbox
• Maintaining accurate electronic and hard-copy filing systems
• Providing flexible support and holiday cover for colleagues across the team as required

About You

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a professional services or legal environment
• A Legal Secretary or CILEX qualification would be advantageous but is not essential
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Confident written and verbal communication skills
• A flexible, team-oriented approach and willingness to assist colleagues when needed
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a busy environment

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £29,000
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing law firm
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Exposure to a highly regarded Real Estate practice
• Long-term career development opportunities

If you are a motivated administrator looking to take the next step in your career within a leading legal environment, we'd love to hear from you.