Job Description
Legal Administrator
Blue Legal is partnering with a leading law firm to recruit a Property Administrator to join its highly regarded Property team on a permanent basis. This opportunity is suited to a proactive and organised individual who will provide administrative support to Partners and fee earners across a broad range of property matters, while contributing to the continuous improvement of processes and client service standards.
The Responsibilities:
* Support the Property team with a wide range of administrative tasks, including Land Registry applications, property searches and SDLT submissions.
* Manage critical dates and documentation, ensuring deadlines are accurately diarised and monitored.
* Coordinate the setup and ongoing management of data rooms and maintain accurate electronic filing systems.
* Assist with file opening procedures, conflict checks, client care documentation and matter closing processes.
* Prepare invoices, expense claims and support finance-related administration, including payments, transfers and WIP adjustments.
* Liaise with internal teams, external providers and local authorities to obtain documents, searches and policy quotations where required.
* Provide general administrative support including printing, scanning, courier coordination and document preparation, ensuring all work is completed in line with firm protocols and quality standards.
The Candidate:
* Previous experience within a professional services environment would be advantageous, ideally within a legal or property-focused team.
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
* Confident communication and IT skills, with a professional and proactive approach to supporting colleagues and clients.
Please e-mail your CV and covering letter in the strictest confidence to gavin.coleman@bluelegal.com
Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.
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