Commercial Property Legal Assistant

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the legal sector is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join their team in Kingston upon Hull. This permanent, full-time position offers the opportunity for hybrid working post-probation. The ideal candidate will have robust legal administration experience, strong client service abilities, and excellent communication skills, ensuring efficient support for the Legal Adviser and clients.

Qualifications

• Excellent client service skills, calm and supportive nature.
• Ability to work to tight timescales under pressure.
• Experience in audio and copy typing.

Responsibilities

• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio and copy typing.
• Attending clients in person and over the phone.
• Using the Land Registry Portal and managing case files.

Skills

Legal Administration experience

Client service skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Proclaim

Land Registry Portal

Microsoft Word

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Commercial Property Legal Assistant, kingston upon hull, east yorkshire

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Client:

Work with Yorkshire

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, 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