Commercial Property Legal Assistant — Preston (Fixed-Term)

Napthens LLP; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in Preston is seeking a highly organised Legal Assistant to support their Commercial Property team. This full-time role requires excellent organisational skills, effective communication ability, and prior experience in a similar legal environment. The successful candidate will handle client inquiries, manage documentation, and support lawyers with casework and compliance checks. This is a fixed-term contract running until December 2026, offering a chance to contribute to delivering exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience using a case management system.
• Good working knowledge of the land registry portal and SDLT returns.
• Prior experience as a legal assistant in commercial property, real estate, conveyancing or similar areas of law.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and third parties professionally and courteously.
• Handle first-line client queries and assist with casework arrangements.
• Draft and submit Land Registry applications and Stamp Duty returns.
• Undertake due diligence, research, and prepare reports for lawyers.
• Manage diaries and attend meetings for note-taking.
• Support lawyers with file reviews and risk compliance checks.

Skills

Strong organisation skills

Communication skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Tools

Case management system

Land registry portal

Job description

A law firm in Preston is seeking a highly organised Legal Assistant to support their Commercial Property team. This full-time role requires excellent organisational skills, effective communication ability, and prior experience in a similar legal environment. The successful candidate will handle client inquiries, manage documentation, and support lawyers with casework and compliance checks. This is a fixed-term contract running until December 2026, offering a chance to contribute to delivering exceptional client service.