Legal Administrator; Real Estate Finance & Bridging

Remote (South Africa-based) | Supporting a UK Legal Practice

UK Business Hours

Salary: R25,000 per month

Our client is a UK-based legal practice specialising in real estate finance and bridging transactions
. They work with lenders, borrowers, and professional advisers and are known for their structured, process-driven approach and high professional standards.

As part of their continued growth, they are expanding their offshore support function and are looking to appoint one or two Remote Legal Administrators based in South Africa to support their UK fee earners.

This is a remote legal administration role
, ideal for a confident and organised administrator who is comfortable working independently while following established processes.

You will play a key role in supporting transactional legal work through accurate administration, document handling, and coordination with UK-based teams.

• Prepare, populate, and format legal and finance templates
• Draft routine client correspondence (letters and emails) based on instructions
• Manage document version control and digital file organisation
• Track matter progression and support transactions through administrative monitoring

• Provide diary management support for UK-based fee earners
• Assist with onboarding and setup of new matters

• Maintain shared folders, trackers, and task lists
• Monitor deadlines and ensure follow-ups are completed
• Support team coordination and day-to-day logistics

• Previous experience in an administrative or legal administration role
• Comfortable working remotely and managing tasks independently
• Strong written English and professional communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Exposure to legal, property, or finance-related documentation
• Experience supporting fee earners or professional services teams
• Familiarity with UK business practices

• UK business hours
• Fully remote role based in South Africa
• Stable internet connection, reliable backup power supply (UPS/inverter), and a professional home working environment are required

• Fully remote, long-term opportunity
  
  Exposure to UK real estate finance and transactional legal work
• Supportive UK-based team with clear processes and expectations