Experienced Legal Assistant

Bell Lamb & Joynson Solicitors; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Tollers LLP in Northampton seeks an Experienced Legal Assistant to join the Real Estate team. You will support property lawyers with landlord and tenant matters, commercial real estate transactions, and development work.

You will prioritise tasks, manage expectations with fee earners, and contribute to a smoothly running unit. This is a meaningful career opportunity at a firm that values its people and practical, client-focused advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in real estate law or related field preferred.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Submission of online property searches.
• Land registry applications.
• Stamp duty land transaction returns.
• Assistance with quality & compliance matters.

Skills

Real estate law

Deadline management

Prioritization

Job description

Tollers LLP is a respected full-service firm with deep roots in the Midlands legal market, recognised for delivering practical, intelligent advice across corporate, commercial, and property sectors. We pride ourselves on being the kind of firm where expertise meets genuine client relationships—where real estate work matters because it shapes how people live, work, and invest. This is a genuine opportunity to build a meaningful career in Real Estate with a firm that invests in its people and values contribution over hierarchy.

We're looking for an Experienced Legal Assistant to join our Real Estate team in Northampton at an exciting point in our practice's growth. You'll be working alongside seasoned property lawyers who handle everything from landlord and tenant matters to commercial real estate transactions and development work. The position is integral to the smooth running of the team & you must be able to prioritise tasks for & manage expectations with the fee earners in the unit.

Duties to include but not limited to -

• Submission of online property searches
• Land registry applications
• Completion of stamp duty land transaction returns
• Assistance with quality & compliance matters.