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Role: Legal Administrator
Location: Bristol (office based)
Working Pattern: Full time
Why this role matters: A pivotal role which acts as the backbone of our Conveyancing process, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This highly regarded support role is vital for the successful completion of our property transactions.
What you’ll do
We provide clients across all our service lines with a dedicated team, backed by cutting‑edge case management technology, allowing us to focus on exceptional customer service and quality. As a Legal Administrator you will work closely with our Conveyancing team to manage client queries, draft relevant documents and ensure compliance to enable housing transactions to go through smoothly.
* Be part of a market‑leading Conveyancing Services team focused on exceptional customer service and technology.
* Provide efficient and effective admin support to the Conveyancers.
* Act as first point of contact for enquiries, providing excellent customer service to new and repeat clients.
* Be responsible for initial matter set‑up procedures, including production of confirmation of instruction letters, updating central records and entering entities and capacities on each new client/matter file.
* Ensure all appropriate quality service and compliance for all matters are met.
* Collate and complete due diligence to comply with Anti‑Money Laundering Regulations where required.
* Manage routine client telephone enquiries to ensure all required information and details are obtained to comply with file opening requirements.
* Work in a role which offers an excellent foundation for those aspiring to build a career in Conveyancing.
What we’re looking for
We are seeking someone with experience working in a busy office environment, who is naturally organised, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and possesses excellent attention to detail.
* Prior experience working within an administrative function (experience of property transactions is ideal but not essential).
* Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
* Commitment to working within a quality standard environment.
* Strong IT skills with the ability to become familiar with new systems quickly.
* Excellent teamwork desire and ability.
* Availability to work on a daily basis in our Bristol office.
* A shared vision for our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.
Join a seriously ambitious firm
At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:
* Ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
* Client base spanning household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
* Culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
* Strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
* Comprehensive professional development and training—whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
* Awards and accolades: Our accreditation as a member of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and our appointment to over 60 major UK lending panels reflect our commitment to excellence.
Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:
* Enhanced parental leave policies.
* Health and wellbeing initiatives (mental health support, gym memberships).
Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. As part of our commitment to diversity and inclusion, we invite applicants to complete optional demographic questions. Any information you choose to share will be anonymised and not linked to your application.
For applicants in Northern Ireland: To meet the obligations under the Fair Employment & Treatment (NI) Order 1998, we monitor community background and sex to promote equality of opportunity. While you’re not required to answer these questions, we encourage you to do so. Your responses will be used anonymously for reporting to the Equality Commission and will not influence any recruitment or employment decisions.
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