Commercial Property Legal Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join their team in Colchester. This permanent role requires excellent client service skills and legal administration experience. The successful candidate will handle various tasks including document preparation, client communication, and case management in a hybrid working environment post-probation.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal administration required.
• Excellent client service and communication skills essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Preparing correspondence and documents through typing.
• Managing appointments and maintaining an up-to-date diary.
• Opening and maintaining files on case management systems.

Skills

Legal Administration

Client Service

Communication

Audio Typing

Interpersonal Skills

Pressure Management

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Commercial Property Legal Assistant, colchester

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Client:

Work with Yorkshire

Location:

colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

WorkwithYorkshire are working with a local law client, who have a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their Commercial Property team based in Malton. This is a permanent, full time role, working Mon – Friday with hybrid working available after probation.

Duties:

• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio and copy typing.
• Administer the filing in correct date order and on a timely basis.
• Preparing the mail and enclosures for despatch, ensuring that all mail to be posted is given to the Legal Adviser with all relevant enclosures.
• Making appointments, arrange meetings, book meeting rooms and to maintain an up-to-date diary for the Legal Adviser.
• Attending clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide assistance in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• Being responsible for the opening of files on firm’s case management system (Proclaim) and their day to day maintenance in accordance with the department’s Risk Management procedures.
• Complying with the firm’s procedures and standards for correspondence and documents (including typing, saving and printing) and to make the best use of facilities including Proclaim and Word to ensure maximum efficiency.
• To use the Land Registry Portal for downloading official copies, copy documents and plans and relevant registrations and saving to matter number, and carrying out priority and Land Charges searches.
• Preparation and submission of SDLT forms online.

Key skills and experience;

• Legal Administration experience
• Excellent client service skills, with a calm and supportive nature which is sympathetic to client needs
• Ability to work to tight timescales and under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both face to face and over the phone
• Experience in audio and copy typing
• Experience and competence in obtaining accurate messages from clients over the phone

To be eligible to apply for this role, you must also have the legal right to work in the UK.

For an informal discussion about this role, please call Georgina on 01904 566055