Legal Assistant - Commercial Property

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a full time experienced, Legal Assistant to join their ambitious, energetic and expanding Commercial Property Business Unit.

The position is integral to the smooth running of the Commercial Property Unit. You will need to be able to prioritise tasks for and manage expectations with the fee earners in the team. You will be working primarily with the Commercial Property Team and will need to assist other units when necessary.

Duties to include (but not limited to)

• Submission of online property searches

• Land Registry applications

• Completion of stamp duty land transaction returns

• Assistance with quality and compliance matters

Essential Skills

• Team player

• Adaptability

• Meticulous administrative skills to include photocopying, filing & scanning

• Proactive & enthusiastic

• Case Management experience

• Accurate presentation of work

• Excellent time management skills

Audio typing skills (via digital audio – Diktamen) and other secretarial skills are desirable but not essential.

It is essential that the successful candidate be able to demonstrate previous experience & knowledge of working as a Legal Assistant in a legal property environment and that they have the skills required to undertake this role.

Attention to detail, a professional, polite and attentive telephone manner along with a methodical approach to work, which needs to be completed under strict deadlines, are important for this role.

If you would like to be a valued contributor to a progressive and positive working environment, providing invaluable support, then please apply.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed