Executive Administrator Job Description
Harrison Drury is a leading law firm with offices across the North West, servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful in placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK.
We foster a culture that challenges conventional approaches, focusing our energy on achieving great results for clients while attracting and developing brilliant people.
The Residential Property team seeks an Executive Administrator with experience in Residential Conveyancing for our Southport office.
Candidates must possess excellent organisation and time management skills. The successful candidate will provide accurate, timely, efficient, and professional administrative support to the team, enabling them to operate within compliance standards and deliver exceptional client service.
* Effective administration and management of all department files (hard copy and digital), encompassing Matter Opening, ID checks, Matter Closing, Matter Archiving, and data updates during the course of a matter.
* Production and filing of documents, copies, and scans as required.
* Maintenance of file compliance with relevant regulatory standards and Office Manual processes.
* Management of bill process and interaction with Finance.
* Preparation of contracts, SDLT, and Land Registry applications.
* Drafting of documents for clients upon instruction from Fee Earners and under supervision.
* Maintenance and updating of case management system as necessary.
* Telephone call handling for the team.
* Contributing to operational review and continuous improvement initiatives.
Ideal Skills and Experience:
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.
* Commercial awareness.
* Experience working as an administrator undertaking residential property work.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Good organisation and planning skills, with the ability to prioritise work to meet strict timescales where required.
* Self-motivation, desire to learn and progress.
* Excellent IT skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
Desirable Qualifications:
* Experience with SOS case management system.