At a Glance
- Tasks: Support our Secured Lending team with client calls, reports, and Land Registry applications.
- Company: Join Lightfoots Solicitors, a community-focused firm with 170 years of excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy enhanced leave, private medical insurance, gym discounts, and family-friendly policies.
- Other info: Engage in social events and committees while working in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive culture that prioritises your wellbeing and career growth.
- Qualifications: Previous admin experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
The predicted salary is between 31950 - 39050 £ per year.
Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services. We have an exciting opportunity for an Administrator to join our friendly Secured Lending & Repossession Sales team. You will be responsible for providing administrative support to the fee earners and paralegals in the department.
Key Responsibilities
- Answering and fielding client calls
- Drafting and sending reports to lender clients
- Dealing with Land Registry applications and requisitions
- Copying and scanning as needed
What We’re Looking For
- Excellent client care and customer service skills are required
- Previous administrative support experience required
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel
- Professional attitude
- Solid written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to be proactive when needed
- Ability to thrive in an extremely fast-paced working environment
This is a full-time permanent position in one of our Thame offices, Monday to Friday, 9am – 5.30pm.
Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors?
Our staff are our greatest asset and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. We provide a range of benefits to support you in and outside of the workplace. Firstly, you will enjoy enhanced annual leave in addition to bank holidays, an enhanced pension scheme, alongside a competitive salary.
For your health: BUPA Private Medical Insurance (after a qualifying period), Healthcare cash plan for your everyday healthcare expenses for you and your dependents, access to a 24/7 GP service, Employee Assessment Programme, company sick pay, free flu vaccinations, and more.
For your wellbeing: Discounted gym memberships, fruit in all offices, paid volunteer days, Wellbeing and awareness events across the year. Your wellbeing and mental health is our highest priority at Lightfoots, which is why we have 9 qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm to provide confidential support.
For your family: We provide an option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs your care. We also provide enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity leave alongside many more family friendly policies. Generous discounts on legal services.
For your career: We offer significant learning and development opportunities alongside a structured appraisal process, networking opportunities and access to 100s of webinars and training activities.
For your belonging: We have an active Social committee, Charity Committee, Wellbeing Committee and an ESG committee. We actively encourage new joiners to take an active part in a committee if it is an area of interest. We have firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club and lots more.
As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know. Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.
Administrator (Secured Lending) in Thame employer: Lightfoots Solicitors
At Lightfoots, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, fostering a culture of kindness, empathy, and collaboration. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is evident through comprehensive benefits such as BUPA Private Medical Insurance, enhanced family leave policies, and a focus on mental health support with qualified Mental Health First Aiders. With significant opportunities for professional growth and a vibrant work environment that encourages participation in various committees and social events, joining our team means becoming part of a supportive community dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of our customers and each other.
