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The role in 60 seconds

• Role: Legal Administrator
• Location:Bristol or Taunton (office based)
• Working Pattern: Full time
• Why this role matters: A pivotal role which acts as the backbone of our Conveyancing process, ensuring that everything runs smoothly and efficiently. This highly regarded support role is vital for the successful completion of our property transactions.

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What you’ll do

We provide clients across all our service lines with a dedicated team, backed by cutting-edge case management technology, allowing us to focus on exceptional customer service and quality. As a Legal Administrator you will work closely with our Conveyancing team to manage client queries, draft relevant documents, and ensure compliance to enable housing transactions goes through smoothly.

In this role, you’ll:

• Be a part of a market leading Conveyancing Services team who focus on exceptional customer service and technology.
• Provide an efficient and effective admin support service to the Conveyancers.
• Act as first point of contact for enquiries, providing excellent customer service to new and repeat clients.
• Be responsible for initial matter set up procedures, to include production of confirmation of instruction letters, updating central records and the entering of entities and capacities on each new client/matter file.
• Ensure all appropriate quality service and compliance for all matters are met.
• Collate and complete due diligence to comply with Anti Money Laundering Regulations where required.
• Manage routine client telephone enquiries, to ensure all required information and details are obtained to comply with file opening requirements.
• Work in a role which offers an excellent foundation for those aspiring to build a career in Conveyancing.

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What we’re looking for

We are seeking someone with experience working in a busy office environment. Someone who is naturally organised, thrives in a fast paced environment, and possesses excellent attention to detail.

If you are looking for an opportunity to start a new career in the legal world, or to continue to grow your legal career, this could be just the role for you:

• Prior experience working within an administrative function (experience of property transactions would be ideal but is not essential).
• Ability to manage multiple tasks at once.
• Commitment to working within a quality standard environment.
• Strong IT skills with the ability to become familiar with new systems quickly.
• Excellent team working desire and ability.
• Availability to work on a daily basis in our Bristol or Taunton office (this is an office-based role).
• A shared vision for our passion for innovation, collaboration, and achieving great things together.

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Join a seriously ambitious firm

At Foot Anstey, we’re committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, and society. Here’s what makes us stand out:

• An ambitious growth strategy that opens up opportunities for our people to make their mark.
• A client base that spans household names, thriving startups, and ambitious enterprises.
• A culture built on our values of being refreshingly human, entrepreneurial, inclusive and collaborative.
• A strong focus on being a responsible business with a commitment to sustainability and giving back to our communities.
• Comprehensive professional development and training – whatever your role and level we have training that will support you to achieve your goals.
• Awards and Accolades: Our accreditation as a member of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and our appointment to over 60 major UK lending panels reflect our commitment to excellence.

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Progressive benefits tailored to you

We believe our people are our greatest asset. That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal wellbeing, including:

• Enhanced parental leave policies.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives (e.g., mental health support, gym memberships).

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