Full job descriptionLegal Administrator – Property
Location: Marlborough, Wiltshire; office-based
Salary: £28-32K plus excellent benefits package
About the Opportunity
Our client is a prestigious specialist law firm based in Marlborough, recognised for its high professional standards, client-focused approach and collaborative working environment.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Administrator to join its Property team, providing administrative and secretarial support across a varied portfolio of agricultural, commercial and residential property matters.
Key Requirements
You will be an organised, proactive and detail-oriented Legal Administrator with experience supporting legal professionals, ideally within a property or conveyancing environment.
You will bring:
*Previous experience in legal administration, legal secretarial support or property/conveyancing administration
*Experience supporting residential, commercial, agricultural or rural property transactions would be particularly advantageous
*Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines
*Excellent document production, proofreading and attention to detail
*Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn legal practice and case management systems
*Confident, professional communication skills when dealing with clients, solicitors and external advisers
*A positive, flexible and collaborative approach to supporting fee earners within a small team
*High levels of discretion and confidentiality when handling sensitive information
*Minimum GCSE English and Mathematics, or equivalent qualifications
Role & Responsibilities
As a Legal Administrator, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Property team, helping fee earners manage transactions efficiently while maintaining excellent client service standards.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Providing day-to-day support across agricultural, commercial and residential property matters
*Managing diaries, appointments, key dates and transaction deadlines
*Preparing, formatting and proofreading legal correspondence, forms and property documentation
*Managing file opening and closing, compliance checks and client care documentation
*Maintaining accurate client records and matter information within the Practice Management System
*Ordering property searches, Land Registry documents and title information
*Assisting with Land Registry applications, completion packs and post-completion administration
*Preparing documents for signature, including using electronic signing platforms
*Supporting billing, time recording, expenses and other financial administration
*Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, surveyors, lenders and other professional advisers
*Preparing client packs, transaction documents and bundles, maintaining organised electronic and paper files
*Providing flexible administrative support across the team while ensuring compliance with confidentiality and professional standards
Why Join?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded specialist law firm offering a professional, supportive and collaborative working environment. You will gain exposure to a varied range of property matters while working closely with experienced legal professionals in a team that values quality, accuracy and exceptional client service.