Legal Support Administrator - part time

About The Role

We are currently looking for a dependable, proactive and organised individual to fulfil a crucial part‑time role in our support staff within our Real Estate Finance team. The Real Estate Finance team is a vibrant team with a strong culture and deals with fast‑paced transactions, acting for both lenders and borrowers on refinances and property acquisitions.

Based in our bustling Cheltenham office, you will provide in-depth administrative support for our post‑completion team which supports a number of fee earners.

• Preparation of SDLT/LTT returns.
• Preparation of Land Registry applications.
• Liaising with fee earners to deal with Land Registry requisitions and queries arising.
• Compiling and organising hard copy and electronic documentation.
• Providing updates to lender clients on the status of post completion formalities, sending copy documentation and dealing with any queries as they arise.
• Updating the post‑completion spreadsheet and providing updates to fee earners where appropriate.
• Being the first point of contact for any administrative and business support requirements for post completion work, anticipating the team's needs where possible.

• Sound IT competency including Microsoft Office.
• Experience of working in a client facing environment.
• Experience with in a legal or professional services environment would be preferable.
• Proactive and dependable nature, with attention to detail in all aspects of your work.
• Prior administrative experience would be advantageous.
• Legal qualification not essential.

• Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
• Support staff bonus scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• 28 days annual leave (plus public holidays)
• Happy People / Perks at Work benefits portal
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance
• 1/3 gym membership contribution
• Flu vaccinations

HCR is an equal opportunities employer, we celebrate diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are an armed forces‑friendly organisation.

Please let us know of any changes we can make at any point that will help support your application. If this opportunity sounds of interest to you, please submit your CV.