Dynamic Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Chattertons Solicitors; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Chattertons Solicitors in Lincoln seeks a Development Legal Assistant for its Commercial Property and Agriculture Team. A degree in Law or equivalent experience is required; full training will be provided.

The role demands motivation, resilience, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering outstanding client care. The successful candidate will work from our Lincoln office, handle a range of conveyancing tasks, liaise with clients and agents, and support the team in a busy legal

Qualifications

• Law degree or equivalent work experience.
• High level of competency in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Experience in a law firm and/or in Commercial Property & Agriculture.
• Clear understanding of Solicitors' Accounts Rules and Money Laundering Regulations.
• Strategic thinker with hands-on delivery capability.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients, agents and solicitors to handle enquires as directed.
• Handle freehold conditional acquisitions and disposals.
• Draft simple transfers under supervision.
• Perform due diligence, client care letters and risk assessments.
• Open files and coordinate with solicitors/agents; conduct searches.
• Manage exchanges and completions including appropriate statements.
• Maintain file records and time recording with accuracy.
• Support billing procedures and financial controls.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Time management

Diplomacy

Confidentiality

Law firm experience

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDFsam

Job description

Chattertons Solicitors in Lincoln seeks a Development Legal Assistant for its Commercial Property and Agriculture Team. A degree in Law or equivalent experience is required; full training will be provided.

The role demands motivation, resilience, and the ability to meet tight deadlines while delivering outstanding client care. The successful candidate will work from our Lincoln office, handle a range of conveyancing tasks, liaise with clients and agents, and support the team in a busy legal