Administrator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Colchester (VT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary performance bonus

Generous leave entitlement

Mental health and wellbeing support

Professional development

Discount schemes

Health cash plan

Job summary

Ellisons is seeking an Administrator to join the Residential Conveyancing New Business Team on a full-time, permanent basis, based in Colchester. You will support clients from first contact, open new matters, arrange appointments and handle documentation to ensure smooth team operations.

The role requires excellent organisation, communication and a proactive approach, with prior conveyancing experience advantageous but not required. Ellisons offers generous benefits and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Organised, personable and professional with excellent communication and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for new and existing Residential Conveyancing clients, handling enquiries by telephone and email.
• Open new client files, process deeds and document relinquishments, and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Arrange client appointments and provide administrative support to the Residential Conveyancing New Business Team.
• Assist with a range of day-to-day administrative tasks, ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues while delivering outstanding customer service.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail at all times.

Job description

Administrator - Residential Conveyancing New Business Team - Ellisons is seeking an

Administrator to join the Residential Conveyancing New Business Team on a full-time, permanent basis, based in

Fantastic company benefits include

• Salary: Competitive + discretionary performance bonus
• Employee Benefits: Generous leave entitlement, enhanced family leave policies, mental health and wellbeing support, professional development, discount schemes and health cash plan.

About the role

As an

Administrator within the

Residential Conveyancing New Business Team, you will play a key role in supporting clients from their first point of contact, ensuring enquiries are handled professionally and efficiently. You will assist with opening new matters, arranging appointments, processing documentation and providing administrative support to help ensure the smooth running of the team.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for new and existing Residential Conveyancing clients, handling enquiries by telephone and email.
• Open new client files, process deed and document relinquishments, and maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Arrange client appointments and provide administrative support to the Residential Conveyancing New Business Team.
• Assist with a range of day‑to‑day administrative tasks, ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues while delivering outstanding customer service.
• Maintain high standards of professionalism, confidentiality and attention to detail at all times

About you

As an

Administrator, you will be highly organised, personable and professional, with excellent communication skills and a strong eye for detail. Previous experience within

Residential Conveyancing would be advantageous, although applications are also welcomed from candidates with administrative experience gained within other professional services or customer‑focused environments.

You will be confident managing a varied workload, prioritising tasks effectively and delivering an exceptional standard of client service. A proactive attitude, excellent organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a busy team are essential.

About Ellisons

Ellisons is a

Top 200 UK law firm and one of the region's oldest, most established and fastest‑growing firms. With over 280 colleagues and a strong Partnership, we have built a reputation for trusted advice, exceptional client service and long‑standing relationships. As proud members of the

Alliott Global Alliance, we combine strong regional roots with international reach, providing outstanding opportunities for both our clients and our people.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

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