Commercial Property Legal Assistant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Lichfield, providing dedicated support to a solicitor within the busy Commercial Property department.

This role is perfect for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and prior experience supporting fee earners in a legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the department. Typical duties will include:

• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments
• Handling client correspondence, queries and telephone calls in line with client care standards
• Opening and closing case files and maintaining accurate client records on the firm’s case management system
• Preparing legal documents such as contract packs, transfer forms and supporting paperwork
• Submitting SDLT returns to HMRC and registering property applications with the Land Registry
• Drafting and producing letters, forms and bills (including from dictation)
• Managing hard copy files, including filing, scanning, copying and retrieval

About you

To be considered for this Commercial Property Legal Assistant role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, ideally within property law
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and client-focused manner
• Strong IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management software
• A proactive and organised approach with the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure
• High levels of accuracy and discretion when handling sensitive information
• A motivated, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to excellent client service

Benefits and Package

• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm (office-based)
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Holiday bonus scheme
• Firm-funded eye tests
• Immediate start available

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career as a Commercial Property Legal Assistant in a supportive and professional environment, working alongside experienced solicitors on a varied caseload of property matters.

To apply please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal or apply online for more information.

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