Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Law Staff Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal firm in Lichfield seeks an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant to manage diaries, handle client correspondence, and maintain client files. This role offers a competitive salary, extensive benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme, and the chance to grow within a supportive team. Ongoing training and development are provided for professional qualification.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Monthly holiday bonus

Firm-funded eye care

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant in a commercial property environment.
• Ability to manage diaries and handle client inquiries.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining client records.

Responsibilities

• Manage Fee Earner diaries and arrange meetings.
• Handle routine client correspondence and respond to queries.
• Maintain accurate client files and prepare documentation.

Skills

Client correspondence handling

Diary management

Legal document preparation

Job description

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join a well-established, Legal 500-ranked firm. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including target-related bonuses and ongoing training and development to support your career as a Legal Assistant. This role presents the chance for a Legal Assistant to become part of a large, friendly, and supportive team of lawyers and legal assistants, contributing to a collaborative and professional working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Fee Earner diaries, including arranging meetings and appointments
• Handle routine client correspondence and respond to telephone enquiries
• Open and close client files, ensuring accurate maintenance of client records
• Prepare client correspondence, enclosures, and invoices
• Organise and manage hard copy files, including copying, filing, and retrieving documentation
• Request and record payments from clients
• Produce correspondence and documentation from audio dictation
• Submit SDLT returns to HMRC
• Submit property registration applications to the Land Registry
• Assist with drafting contract packs, transfer forms, and other legal documents
• Provide reception cover when required

Benefits

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme (earn additional leave by meeting performance targets)
• Firm-funded eye care, including regular eye tests
• Ongoing training and development, with support for professional qualification study

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant looking to develop their career within a highly regarded commercial property department.

For more information about this Legal Assistant role, please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference 37338.

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