Commercial Property Legal Assistant

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

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join their supportive team. This role involves managing diaries, client correspondence, and legal documentation while contributing to the firm's collaborative environment. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and experience in a legal context. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 26 days of leave and ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary

26 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Monthly holiday bonus

Firm-funded eye care

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing client relationships and communications.
• Ability to handle legal documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Strong organizational skills for file and diary management.

Responsibilities

• Manage Fee Earner diaries and arrange meetings.
• Handle routine client correspondence and telephone enquiries.
• Prepare client correspondence and invoices.
• Organize and manage hard copy files.
• Assist in drafting legal documents and submissions.

Skills

Diary management

Client correspondence

File management

Document preparation

Audio dictation transcription

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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