Commercial Property Legal Assistant — Growth & Stability

Eventus Recruitment Group; Retford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Free parking

Pension scheme

Social events

Wellbeing culture

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Retford is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and legal support to a Partner handling a commercial property caseload. The role is office-based, full-time, with a salary up to £28,000 depending on experience.

Applications from those with property law experience (not graduate/entry level) are welcomed. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension and free local parking, with opportunities for progression within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial property within a law firm.
• Understanding of legal office procedures and file administration.
• Knowledge of property transactions and legal terminology.
• Good IT skills with MS Office and electronic documents.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation abilities.
• Clear, professional communication with clients; confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and support the Partner.
• Law degree desirable; relevant practical experience essential.
• Residential conveyancing experience considered for retraining.

Responsibilities

• Provide full legal assistant support to a Partner handling a low volume, high quality commercial property caseload.
• Assist with day-to-day administration and keep papers and files up to date.
• Prepare and update correspondence under the Partner's direction with accuracy.
• Liaise with clients by telephone and email on routine queries.
• Track outstanding tasks and follow up information for progress.
• Maintain clear records of client communications for prompt transfer to the Partner.

Skills

Commercial Property experience

Legal administration

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Client communication

Confidentiality

Willingness to learn

Education

Law degree desirable

Tools

Document management systems

Job description

Eventus Legal in Retford is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to provide high-quality administrative and legal support to a Partner handling a commercial property caseload. The role is office-based, full-time, with a salary up to £28,000 depending on experience.

Applications from those with property law experience (not graduate/entry level) are welcomed. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension and free local parking, with opportunities for progression within a supportive team.