Legal Administrator

Legal Administrator – Real Estate Department | London | Permanent

We are working with a prestigious London law firm that is seeking a Legal Administrator to join their Real Estate department on a permanent basis.

This role will provide high‑quality administrative support to property partners and fee earners, ensuring smooth day‑to‑day operations and contributing to the continued enhancement of working practices.

• Use the Land Registry portal to obtain official copies, priority searches, and SIMs
• Requisition property searches through search agents, ensuring correct mapping
• Obtain copy planning consents and other relevant documents from local authorities
• Draft Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and Land Registry applications, submitting them after fee‑earner review
• Prepare deeds schedules for internal storage and external delivery, retrieving deeds from off‑site storage
• Assist secretaries with file opening, including client/matter forms, conflict searches, and first‑draft client care letters
• Issue invoices promptly and save to File Site

• LLB graduate with prior experience in real estate within a professional services environment
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail
• Confident communicator with a positive work ethic
• Proactive approach to improving working practices and supporting fee earners

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected firm with a collaborative and high‑performing team.

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