Join a successful Hampshire-based law firm that prides itself on supporting clients with their property needs. This is an administrative support role within the Residential Property Department, where you will be at the heart of the team, helping clients through every stage of their property journey.
From first-time buyers and new-build purchases to auctions, buy-to-let, lease extensions, freehold sales and changes of ownership, you will play a key role in keeping cases moving smoothly.
What you’ll be doing
* Case management including preparing documentation and correspondence
* Document management including electronic filing
* Diary management and making appointments on behalf of the fee earners
* Managing client invoicing and payments
* Providing a professional and friendly service to every client
* Working collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders
About the company
Based in Portsmouth, this well-established firm is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where learning and growth are central. The organisation is made up of skilled professionals who are community minded and passionate about helping clients locally.
What’s on offer
* Salary circa £26,000
* Generous holiday entitlement
* Modern corporate offices in a great location, with comfortable spaces and bike storage
* Health cash plan including remote GP access
* Salary sacrifices scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Staff discount platform
* Comprehensive training resources
About you
You are warm, switched-on, and genuinely enjoy working with people. You already have legal administration experience or transferable skills from another sector, but most importantly you will bring a proactive, people-focused approach and a willingness to learn.
To thrive in this role, you will bring:
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Confidence using MS Office and the ability to pick up new software quickly
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong spelling and grammar
* A collaborative approach, happy to support others and see cases through to completion
* Empathy and rapport-building skills to make clients feel valued and supported
* Flexibility to adapt to the fast pace and changes that come with property transactions
* A growth mindset with openness to feedback and a commitment to learning
The interview process
* Step 1: Informal call with Sharon at Harper Evans Recruitment, giving you a chance to ask questions and explore the role in more detail
* Step 2: Short call with the recruiting company to learn more about the role and assess mutual fit
* Step 3: Face-to-face interview at the Portsmouth office to meet the team and get a feel for the culture
* Step 4: Job offer for the successful candidate
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, apply now and tell us why you are interested.
Harper Evans Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that the recruiting company is unable to provide sponsorship for this role.