Commercial Property Assistant

SJC Partners Limited; Haigh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SJC Partners Limited in Barnsley is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join its established team. You will support a varied commercial property caseload within a firm with over 100 years of history.

You will provide day-to-day administrative and legal support, assist with sales and purchases, prepare documents, liaise with clients, solicitors and agents, and help progress matters. This is a chance to grow within a specialist area of property law and development of client-focused

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial property law is essential.
• Experience in a legal assistant, secretary or paralegal role within a commercial property team.
• Strong organisation and communication skills with good attention to detail.
• A confident and professional approach when dealing with clients and other contacts.
• Ability to manage competing tasks and work well as part of a team.
• Applicants without commercial property experience may not be suitable.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative and legal support to the commercial property team
• Assisting with commercial property sales and purchases
• Helping to prepare and organise legal documents and transaction paperwork
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents and other third parties
• Supporting the progression of matters and keeping files and case management systems up to date
• Managing correspondence, arranging meetings and maintaining accurate records

Skills

Commercial property law experience

Legal assistant/paralegal experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Commercial Property Legal Assistant
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

An established Yorkshire law firm is looking for a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join its team in Barnsley.

This is an opportunity to support a varied commercial property caseload within a firm with more than 100 years of history. The team handles a broad range of work, including commercial sales and purchases, leases, new build matters, and investor and refinancing work.

What will you be doing?

• Providing day-to-day administrative and legal support to the commercial property team
• Assisting with commercial property sales and purchases
• Helping to prepare and organise legal documents and transaction paperwork
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents and other third parties
• Supporting the progression of matters and keeping files and case management systems up to date
• Managing correspondence, arranging meetings and maintaining accurate records

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience working in commercial property law is essential
• Experience in a legal assistant, secretary or paralegal role within a commercial property team
• Strong organisation and communication skills, with good attention to detail
• A confident and professional approach when dealing with clients and other contacts
• The ability to manage competing tasks and work well as part of a team

Applications from candidates without previous commercial property experience may not be suitable for this role.

Why apply?

• Join an established Yorkshire firm with more than a century of history
• Gain exposure to a varied range of commercial property matters
• Work in a firm that values a personal and approachable service
• Develop your experience within a specialist area of property law