Legal Administrator (Residential Property or Conveyancing background is preferred)

Job DescriptionJob title: Legal Administrator Location: North London (office based) Salary: £30,000 per annum Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent Reporting To: Head of Law A well-established law firm is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Administrator to support its legal team in delivering a broad range of services. The successful candidate will assist with litigation, landlord & tenant issues, conveyancing, client communication, and company secretarial duties, as well as contribute to marketing and credit control activities. This role is ideally suited to someone with a background in residential property or conveyancing who thrives in a busy legal environment and has a strong grasp of legal procedures, excellent organisational skills, and a confident approach to client interaction. Key Responsibilities: Legal & Casework Support Assist fee earners with case progression, including litigation cycle tasks, court deadlines, and evidence submissionsProvide support on landlord & tenant matters, including breach letters, lease consents, and property-related legal documentationCover for team members when absent, including handling sales enquiries and post-completion matters related to ownership and share transfersClient Communication & Relationship Management Build and maintain strong client relationships via regular updates, newsletters, and arrears notificationsManage client expectations around case timelines and delaysContribute to lead generation and client engagement through social media and digital marketing initiativesAdministrative & Operational Duties Maintain the firm’s internal jobs database, including job set-up, document tracking, invoicing, and file closingEnsure compliance with internal standards (e.g., ISO 9001) regarding filing, archiving, and documentationCoordinate internal team diaries, including key legal and court-related deadlinesCompany Secretarial Responsibilities Arrange AGMs and maintain statutory records (e.g., officer and shareholder registers)Prepare and file confirmation statementsIssue share and loan certificates, and assist in managing client ownership registersFinance & Credit Control Monitor office cash flow and assist in ensuring timely payment of client invoicesHelp resolve outstanding balances in coordination with bookkeeping and legal staff Skills & Competencies: Essential Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially ExcelExcellent organisational, research, and drafting skillsStrong attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines across multiple mattersHigh level of professionalism, confidentiality, and customer service focusConfident communicator with a problem-solving mindsetDesirable Familiarity with residential property law or conveyancing processes is highly desirableKnowledge of leasehold legislation, landlord & tenant law, and property transactionsLegal qualification or training (e.g., Law degree, CILEX)Marketing or CRM database management experienceFamiliarity with Companies House and Land Registry systems Salary: GBP 24000 - 36000 per year