Executive Administrator - Residential Property

Harrison Drury is a market leading Firm of solicitors with offices across the North West servicing both business and private clients. We have been successful for a fifth time placing in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for in the UK. We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focusses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.

With over 125 years of history, we’re a well‑established firm, but we’re also in an exciting period of growth, with the energy and ambition of a modern, fast‑developing business. It’s a fantastic time to join us.

The Property team are now looking to recruit an Executive Administrator with experience in Residential Conveyancing for our Clitheroe office.

Candidates must have excellent organisation and time management skills. The successful candidate will provide accurate, timely, efficient and professional administrative support to the team. This will enable the team to ensure they operate within compliance standards and produce excellent client service. The role requires operating a Case Management System and so strong IT skills are essential. We are looking for a candidate who is a strong communicator, with keen attention to detail and who is confident working within a busy commercial environment.

The role:

• Effective administration and management of all department Files (hard copy and on SOS). This includes Matter Opening, s, Matter Closing, Matter Archiving and data updates during the course of a matter

• Production and filing of documents, copies and scans as required

• Ensuring file compliance with relevant regulatory standards and the 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 / continuous improvement initiatives

Skills and experience

• Experience in support role within residential property / conveyancing team

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Commercially aware

• Experience of 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-Motivated, desire to learn and progress

• Excellent IT skills

• Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable experience

• Experience of SOS case management system

At Harrison Drury, we believe in rewarding our people and supporting their wellbeing. Benefits include:

• Employee bonus scheme and annual pay review

• Medicash health benefits cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Increasing holiday entitlement with length of service

• Paid time off for voluntary work (2 days per year)

• Free conveyancing for the purchase/sale of your primary residence

• Free individual or mirror Wills

• Employee referral scheme

• Biannual promotion and salary uplift application process

• Regular social events, including our annual Christmas party and staff recognition awards

Be part of an award‑winning, people‑focused firm

Work alongside recognised experts in the field

Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in development and wellbeing

Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle

Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team