We have a new vacancy for an Administration Assistant to join the Real Estate Commercial department in our Manchester office. 

This role will involve providing administrative support to Real Estate Commercial’s fee earners in order to enable them to process a caseload of property transactions (sale and purchase, and landlord and tenant etc), as well ensuring the successful development of both the department and the firm.

The key responsibilities and duties of this role will include:

• Ordering conveyancing searches and Land Registry title documentation 
• Document production and circulation
• Billing and general accounts administration (such as chasing clients for payment)
• Opening new files and inputting new instructions
• Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as matters progress
• Scanning/filing, binding, photocopying and archiving/closing files
• Dealing/assisting with post completion matters such as Land Registry registrations/requisitions/Companies House searches
• Assisting with the development of the department
• Dealing with post both electronic and physical, allocating to the case management system

Person specification:

Whilst experience of working within conveyancing and or a law firm is preferred, it is not essential, and training will be provided as necessary. However, a proficiency in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and Word) is essential.

The department:

Established in 1978 and as one of the north west’s biggest commercial property teams, we provide a comprehensive range of real estate services across all disciplines having been traditionally known for our development expertise. Our wider real estate practice in Manchester now boasts over 132 fee earners.

Ranked as a Tier 2 (Legal 500 - 2024) real estate commercial team we stand out amongst our peers for many reasons including that we are lawyers with personality. We work hard to deliver results but in a friendly, jargon-free, personable manner.

80% of our work is from existing clients which speaks for itself. Our aim is to be our clients' trusted adviser and an integral part of their business and we are proud to have a sizeable number of long-standing clients who return to us again and again for all their real estate transactions.

Working for JMW:

As well as a rewarding career, JMW offers its colleagues many other opportunities and benefits, including:

• A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Employee Pension Scheme – SMART pension scheme
• Travel Insurance – covering you and eligible family members
• Death In Service - 3 x basic salary
• Private Medical Insurance (subject to opting in) and option of contributing to add eligible family members
• Income Protection - cover of up to 75% of salary
• Access to an interest free travel pass/parking loan
• A one-hour early finish, one Friday a month
• Two days a year to do charitable work, with a huge variety of events to get involved in
• The opportunity to participate in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual promotions process open to all
• Work and employee referral schemes

More information including a full list of our benefits and company culture can be found on the careers home page, and via our social media channels – X, Instagram, LinkedIn.