Trainee Legal Administrator

Success Recruit Ltd; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading property business in Maidstone seeks a Trainee Legal Administrator to join their team. This role offers excellent on-the-job training and a chance to develop skills in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include legal administration support for property transactions and liaising with solicitors. The role is ideal for someone eager to start their career in a regulated industry with a passion for property and compliance. Competitive salary of £25-£30k and potential monthly bonuses offered.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Excellent benefits package including healthcare

Mentorship from experienced team members

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a passion for learning and administration.
• Previous experience in an office environment.
• Interest in property and legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming enquiries via telephone and email.
• Support with pre- and post-auction legal administration.
• Liaise with solicitors to obtain auction documentation.
• Ensure documentation is uploaded correctly.
• Assist with ID collection and verification.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Passion for property, legal or compliance

Tools

Outlook

ProMap

Adobe PDF tools

Job description

Success Recruit are currently working with a successful property business that is seeking a Trainee Legal Administrator to join their experienced team based from offices in Maidstone, Kent due to continued growth.

The successful Trainee Legal Administrator will be working within a supportive team environment and initially shadowing an experienced team member to learn all the administration support required for the processing of properties.

Expectations

• Demonstrate a passion for learning, customer service and admin skills
• Passionate about property, legal or compliance
• Demonstrate strong communication skills both written and verbal

Rewards

• A supportive team working environment with excellent on‑the‑job development
• Free onsite parking
• Excellent benefits package to include health care and death in service

Job Description

The Trainee Legal Administrator will be an integral team member in the business, supporting the Legal & Compliance Coordinator ensuring all necessary legal documentation and compliance is completed in a timely manner for successful property completions.

Duties

• Answer incoming enquiries via telephone and email
• Support with all pre‑ and post‑auction legal administration
• Liaise with solicitors via telephone and email to obtain and verify auction documentation
• Ensure agency agreements, EPC certificates and other documentation are uploaded
• Support with ID collection & verification for both buyers and sellers
• Support with preparation of auction packs
• Research & collect information required from ProMap & upload information
• Regularly liaise with solicitors, legal teams, and ID verification departments
• Support with filing, scanning, printing and data entry tasks
• Use internal systems, Outlook, ProMap, and Adobe PDF tools

This position will suit someone who is keen to work in a regulated industry and has a passion to learn more about property, legal and compliance. It will suit someone who has started their career within an office environment and is looking to take their next step to develop further skills.

This opportunity can provide a long‑term career opportunity within a successful property company and the successful applicant will be mentored by a team member who is extremely passionate about their job.

Hours: Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.30pm

Salary: Circa £25- £30k dependant on experience + monthly discretionary bonuses based on business performance