Commercial Property Assistant

Clayton Legal; Rishton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £25k-£30k

25 days holiday

Westfield Health

Professional development

Supportive team

Work-life balance

Career progression

Job summary

Clayton Legal in Preston is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join an established legal team. You will provide broad legal and administrative support to solicitors and the property team, helping matters progress efficiently and meet deadlines.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of property experience, preferably commercial property, and strong organisational and communication skills. The role offers a supportive environment, professional development, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's experience within property law, preferably commercial property.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills and confidence using legal systems.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and progression of property matters under supervision.
• Liaising with lenders, solicitors, agents and other professionals.
• Preparing and updating legal documentation, including Land Registry and SDLT forms.
• Ordering and dealing with property searches.
• Assisting with registrations and post-completion work.
• Preparing and submitting information to Companies House where required.
• Preparing client care packs and completing AML checks.
• Assisting with completion statements and bills.
• Providing general administrative and legal support to the wider property team.
• Ensuring files and documentation are maintained accurately and matters are progressed within required timescales.

Skills

Property law

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal software

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join an established legal team in Preston.

This role would suit someone with at least 1 year's property experience, ideally with some exposure to commercial property, who is looking to develop their knowledge and experience within a supportive and busy legal environment.

You will provide a broad range of legal and administrative support, working closely with solicitors and other members of the property team to ensure matters progress efficiently and deadlines are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation and progression of property matters under supervision.
• Liaising with third parties including lenders, solicitors, agents and other professionals.
• Preparing and updating legal documentation, including Land Registry and SDLT forms.
• Ordering and dealing with property searches.
• Assisting with registrations and post-completion work.
• Preparing and submitting information to Companies House where required.
• Preparing client care packs and completing AML checks.
• Assisting with completion statements and bills.
• Providing general administrative and legal support to the wider property team.
• Ensuring files and documentation are maintained accurately and matters are progressed within required timescales.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• At least 1 year's experience within property law, preferably commercial property.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good IT skills and confidence using legal systems and Microsoft Office.
• The ability to prioritise workload, manage deadlines and work efficiently.
• The confidence to work on your own initiative while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within commercial property.

What's in it for you?

• £25,000 - £30,000 salary, depending on experience.
• 25 days' holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
• Westfield Health benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A supportive team environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance.
• The opportunity to develop your commercial property experience within an established legal team.