Commercial Property Legal Assistant

G2 Legal Limited; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm seeks an experienced Legal Assistant/Legal Secretary to support a solicitor in their Commercial Property department. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, excellent attention to detail, and prior legal experience. This full-time position requires managing diaries, client correspondence, and legal documentation. Offering a competitive salary and benefits including 26 days of annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Holiday bonus scheme

Firm-funded eye tests

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, ideally within property law.
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and client-focused manner.
• Strong IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and coordinate appointments.
• Handle client correspondence, queries and telephone calls.
• Open and close case files and maintain accurate client records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Client communication

IT skills

Proactive approach

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Overview

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Lichfield, providing dedicated support to a solicitor within the busy Commercial Property department.

This role is perfect for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and prior experience supporting fee earners in a legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the department. Typical duties will include:

• Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments
• Handling client correspondence, queries and telephone calls in line with client care standards
• Opening and closing case files and maintaining accurate client records on the firm’s case management system
• Preparing legal documents such as contract packs, transfer forms and supporting paperwork
• Submitting SDLT returns to HMRC and registering property applications with the Land Registry
• Drafting and producing letters, forms and bills (including from dictation)
• Managing hard copy files, including filing, scanning, copying and retrieval

About you

To be considered for this Commercial Property Legal Assistant role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, ideally within property law
• Excellent communication skills with a professional and client-focused manner
• Strong IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management software
• A proactive and organised approach with the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure
• High levels of accuracy and discretion when handling sensitive information
• A motivated, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to excellent client service

Benefits and Package

• Full-time role: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm (office-based)
• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Holiday bonus scheme
• Firm-funded eye tests
• Immediate start available

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career as a Commercial Property Legal Assistantin a supportive and professional environment, working alongside experienced solicitors on a varied caseload of property matters.

To apply please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal or apply online for more information.