Executive Administrator - Residential Conveyancing

Harrison Drury & Co; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading law firm is seeking an Executive Administrator for their Clitheroe office. The role includes effective management of department files, producing documents, ensuring compliance, and handling calls. Candidates should have experience in residential conveyancing, strong communication skills, and excellent attention to detail. The firm offers numerous benefits including health plans, holiday entitlement increases, and opportunities for progression. This role provides a chance to contribute to a supportive and professional environment aimed at delivering exceptional client service.

Benefits

Medicash health benefits cash plan

Increased holiday entitlement with service

Paid time off for voluntary work

Free conveyancing for primary residence

Free individual or mirror Wills

Employee referral scheme

Biannual promotion and salary uplift process

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Experience in support role within residential property/conveyancing team.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Good organization and planning skills with the ability to prioritize work.
• Self-motivated with a desire to learn and progress.

Responsibilities

• Manage department files and ensure compliance.
• Produce and file documents efficiently.
• Handle telephone calls for the team.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Excellent organization skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

IT skills

Commercial awareness

Planning skills

Tools

SOS case management system

Job description

Harrison-Drury is a market-leading Firm of solicitors with offices in Lancashire, Cumbria, and Staffordshire. We’re delighted to be named one of the UK’s Best Companies to work for, for the third year running, placing at number 40 in the Top 100 Best Mid-Sized Companies to work for list. We also ranked 10th in the Best Companies to work for in the Law sector — achievements that reflect our commitment to creating a supportive, people-focused workplace.

We are an employer of choice because we have a culture that challenges the conventional law firm approach and focuses our energy on getting great results for our clients, while attracting and developing brilliant people.

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, ID checks, 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

Benefits

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

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

Why Join Us?

• Be part of an award-winning, people-focused firm.
• Work alongside recognised experts in the field.
• Enjoy a supportive culture that invests in staff development and wellbeing.
• Flexible working arrangements to suit your lifestyle.
• Opportunity to make a real impact in a growing team.