Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious legal recruitment agency in Solihull is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant. This role offers the chance to work in a friendly environment, managing diaries, correspondence, and client files, while benefiting from ongoing professional development and a competitive benefits package including bonuses and 26 days of annual leave.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Monthly holiday bonus scheme

Firm-funded eye care

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant in a commercial property department.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage Fee Earner diaries, including meetings.
• Handle routine client correspondence and enquiries.
• Open and close client files accurately.
• Prepare correspondence, enclosures, and invoices.
• Organize and manage hard copy files.
• Request and record payments from clients.
• Produce documentation from audio dictation.

Skills

Manage Fee Earner diaries

Handle client correspondence

Open and close client files

Prepare invoices

Organise hard copy files

Produce documentation from audio dictation

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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities for the Legal Assistant:

• 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

Benefits Include:

• 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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