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Case administrator jobs in United Kingdom

  • Sales Progressor
    Sales Progressor
    6 days ago
    £30000–£34000 yearly
    Full-time
    London

    Sales Progressor is responsible for managing property transactions from the point a sale is agreed through to completion. The role involves liaising with buyers, sellers, solicitors, mortgage brokers, lenders, estate agents and other parties to ensure transactions progress efficiently and potential issues are identified and resolved promptly. Key Responsibilities: • Managing a pipeline of residential property sales from offer acceptance to completion., • Liaising regularly with buyers, sellers, solicitors, lenders, brokers and agents to obtain updates and maintain momentum., • Monitoring progress of searches, mortgage offers, surveys and legal enquiries., • Identifying and resolving issues that may delay exchange or completion., • Providing clear and timely updates to all parties involved in the transaction., • Chasing outstanding documentation and information to ensure deadlines are met., • Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems., • Negotiating and coordinating completion dates between parties., • Managing property chains and communicating any changes or risks., • Ensuring a high level of customer service throughout the transaction process. Key Skills and Experience: • Previous experience in estate agency, conveyancing, property sales progression or a related property role., • Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process., • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills., • Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously., • Strong organisational skills and attention to detail., • Problem-solving ability and a proactive approach to progressing sales., • Confidence in working with solicitors, lenders and other property professionals., • Competence using CRM and case management systems.

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  • Office Administrator
    Office Administrator
    22 days ago
    £25000–£30000 yearly
    Full-time
    Bromley

    Criminal Defence Administrator & Police Station Coordinator Location: Bromley, South London (100% office-based during probation; hybrid working opportunities available post-probation) Hours: Full-Time Start Date: Immediate start available (with flexibility for November 2026 for candidates serving notice) Closing Date: 30 October 2026 About MK Law Established for over 18 years, MK Law has cemented its position as one of London’s leading criminal defence practices, recognised across the sector for our fearless advocacy and uncompromising client focus. We regularly act on complex, high-profile, and heavy-duty criminal defence matters, with a team dedicated to providing first-class advice and representation at every stage of the criminal justice system. As part of our ongoing growth, we are seeking an adaptable, organised, and proactive professional to join our busy South London team as a Criminal Defence Administrator & Police Station Coordinator. The Role Working at the operational heart of our firm, you will report directly to one of our Directors while providing critical, daily frontline support to our Solicitors and Accredited Police Station Representatives. The police station stage is often the most critical point in any criminal proceedings. In this fast-paced, highly rewarding role, you will take ownership of incoming instructions, manage practitioner rotas, and ensure that every file progresses seamlessly from first contact at the custody suite right through to conclusion and billing. Key Responsibilities • Police Station Coordination: Receive, log, and swiftly deploy Solicitors and Accredited Representatives to urgent police station attendances across London and the South East., • Rota & Diary Management: Manage and maintain daily police station rotas, Duty Solicitor schedules, court diaries, client appointments, and bail return dates., • Frontline Liaison: Act as a calm, confident, and professional first point of contact for clients, custody sergeants, police officers, courts, and instructing professionals., • Case Progression & Compliance: Open, maintain, and update electronic case files on our case management platform (LEAP), ensuring all compliance documentation and attendance notes are accurately logged., • Billing Preparation: Ensure matter data, disbursements, and legal aid compliance records are kept up to date to facilitate efficient and timely file closing and billing., • General Practice Support: Assist Directors, Solicitors, and the broader team with general administrative duties, correspondence, and office organisation. What We Are Looking For • Administrative Excellence: A proven track record in administrative or operational roles, with sharp attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively., • Composed Under Pressure: Comfortable handling urgent instructions, unpredictable deadlines, and sensitive, confidential information with absolute discretion., • Exceptional Communication Skills: A clear, empathetic, and professional telephone manner when speaking with clients facing stressful circumstances, alongside strong written communication when dealing with external agencies., • Tech-Savvy: Confident with IT systems and digital document workflows. Prior experience with LEAP Legal Software or criminal legal aid processes is an advantage, though not essential., • Sector Background: Previous experience within a criminal defence practice or legal environment is a plus, but we welcome applications from candidates with strong transferable coordination or operational skills who learn quickly. What We Offer • Competitive Remuneration: A salary package reflective of your experience, skills, and background., • Structured Mentoring & Career Development: Dedicated training directly alongside senior fee earners and Directors, offering genuine scope for internal progression within a major defence practice., • Vibrant Firm Culture: Regular team socials and memorable company-wide events, including our renowned MK Law weekend trips in the UK and abroad., • Modern Working Environment: Well-resourced Bromley offices, with flexible hybrid working arrangements available following successful completion of your probationary period. Application Deadline: 30 October 2026.

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  • Paralegal
    Paralegal
    2 months ago
    £17–£20 hourly
    Part-time
    London

    Experienced Paralegal – Part-Time Hendon, London Competitive remuneration, depending on experience Flexible working pattern considered Potential progression to a full-time position Qazi & Co Solicitors Limited is seeking an experienced and dependable Paralegal to join our friendly, community-focused practice in Hendon. This is an opportunity to undertake meaningful legal work, develop your own responsibilities and work closely with experienced solicitors. The successful candidate will support active cases rather than being limited to routine administrative duties. The role Working under appropriate solicitor supervision, you may be responsible for: • Managing routine matters and progressing files, • Taking client instructions and preparing detailed attendance notes, • Drafting correspondence, applications and witness statements, • Preparing court and tribunal bundles, • Conducting legal and procedural research, • Reviewing evidence and identifying missing documents, • Communicating with clients, courts, counsel and public authorities, • Monitoring deadlines and maintaining accurate case records, • Attending court hearings and conferences where appropriate, • Assisting with billing, file reviews and case closure, • Supporting solicitors across the firm’s practice areas The work may include immigration, housing, family law, civil litigation, landlord and tenant matters and general legal support. Experience in one or more of these areas would be welcomed. What we offer • Competitive remuneration based on experience, • Part-time hours with some flexibility over working days, • Meaningful responsibility and varied casework, • Direct supervision and mentoring from experienced solicitors, • Court, tribunal and counsel-conference exposure, • A supportive and approachable working environment, • Paid training and professional development, • Regular performance and progression reviews, • Potential confirmation of relevant Qualifying Work Experience, • Opportunity to progress to a senior paralegal, trainee or full-time position, • Experience within an established, SRA-regulated high-street practice About you You should ideally have: • At least two years’ experience in a law firm or legal casework environment, • Experience managing or progressing files under supervision, • Strong drafting and written communication skills, • Excellent organisation and attention to detail, • Confidence communicating with clients from different backgrounds, • The ability to prioritise work and meet important deadlines, • A professional, compassionate and reliable approach, • Good IT and case-management skills A law degree, LPC, SQE studies or CILEX qualification would be advantageous but is not essential where the candidate has strong practical experience. Additional language skills, particularly Dari, Pashto, Urdu, Hindi or Chinese, would be helpful but are not required. Working arrangements This is primarily an office-based position at our Hendon practice because the role involves client contact, file handling and close collaboration with the legal team. A flexible working pattern may be agreed depending on experience and operational requirements.

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  • Immigration Paralegal - Full Time
    Immigration Paralegal - Full Time
    2 months ago
    Full-time
    Ilford

    Syed Solicitors Ltd | Ilford, London Salary: £33,400 per annum Hours: 37.5 hours per week Proposed Start Date: December 2026 Role summary Syed Solicitors Ltd is seeking a junior paralegal to support its immigration, asylum, human rights and Tribunal work. The role includes appeals, pre-action protocol (PAP) correspondence and administrative reviews. The successful candidate will prepare and progress work under the principal solicitor’s supervision; they will not provide independent legal advice or make final legal decisions. Responsibilities 1. Assist with the day-to-day progression of immigration, asylum, human rights and appeal files under the principal solicitor’s supervision., 2. Take client instructions, prepare accurate attendance notes and maintain organised electronic case files., 3. Review decisions and evidence, identifying missing documents and legal, procedural or evidential issues for the solicitor’s attention., 4. Research the Immigration Rules, legislation, case law, Home Office guidance and relevant country evidence as directed., 5. Prepare first drafts of applications, witness statements, representations, appeal grounds and correspondence for solicitor review., 6. Assist with PAP correspondence and administrative reviews, including gathering evidence and preparing draft submissions for the solicitor’s review and approval., 7. Prepare indexed appeal bundles and other First-tier Tribunal hearing documents., 8. Monitor Home Office and Tribunal directions and deadlines, promptly escalating action required., 9. Use MyHMCTS, as authorised, to upload documents, review directions and monitor appeals., 10. Liaise with barristers, chambers and expert witnesses, providing instructions and case documents approved by the supervising solicitor and assisting with expert evidence and hearing preparation., 11. Communicate with clients, the Home Office and HMCTS within the scope of the role, referring requests for substantive legal advice to the solicitor., 12. Work with the legal team to progress matters while maintaining accurate, confidential records. Essential requirements • An LLB or equivalent recognised law degree., • Some relevant immigration, asylum, human rights or litigation casework experience, including supervised work or a placement., • Working knowledge of the Immigration Rules and relevant immigration, asylum and human rights principles., • Familiarity with First-tier Tribunal procedure and the applicable Immigration and Asylum Chamber Practice Direction., • Ability to research legal and evidential issues, take accurate instructions and draft clear case documents., • Ability to manage competing tasks and deadlines under solicitor supervision., • Professional written and spoken English, and fluency in spoken Urdu and/or Hindi to assist clients who use those languages., • Confidence using digital files and office software, with the ability to learn MyHMCTS and legal case-management systems., • Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and responsible use of approved legal technology. Desirable requirements • Experience with First-tier Tribunal appeals, MyHMCTS, PAP correspondence or administrative reviews., • Experience preparing skeleton arguments, appeal bundles or instructions for expert evidence., • Experience in a regulated UK legal-services or immigration practice, or with Clio, LEAP or comparable software., • Progress towards the SQE, LPC, BTC/BPC or an equivalent professional qualification. Application Applicants should submit an up-to-date CV together with details of their relevant legal experience, qualifications and any professional legal training completed or currently being undertaken.

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