Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator
Location: Henley-on-Thames (Office based)
Salary: £25,000-£27,000 per annum

About the Company:
This long-established and highly regarded Thames Valley firm is known for its client-first approach and strong presence in the local property market. With deep roots in the Henley community and a dedicated new build department, the firm blends tradition with a modern, collaborative working culture. It's a great fit for someone seeking stability and development within a close-knit legal team.

Role Summary:
Join a respected residential property team as a Legal Administrator, supporting the new build department. You'll assist fee earners with a varied caseload of sales, purchases, easements and leases, and play a key role in ensuring smooth case progression and high client service standards. A brilliant step for someone wanting long-term development within a growing department.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist clients and fee earners throughout new build property transactions: Enhance your client-facing and case-handling exposure
• Open and maintain client files, manage regulatory compliance steps: Build skills in legal admin and compliance standards
• Provide support on document production, telephone queries and post-completion tasks: Play a key role in smooth file progression
• Liaise with clients, solicitors and third parties as needed: Strengthen communication and stakeholder management skills
• Support the Head of Department with AML, CQS and team admin as required: Gain insight into operational management within a legal team

Requirements:
• Previous legal administration experience (property or new build preferred)
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
• A proactive and adaptable approach to team support