Housebuilding and Development Legal Assistant

Goughs Solicitors; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Chippenham is seeking a legal assistant to join their Housebuilding & Development department. This dynamic role involves various administrative tasks, client interaction, and the use of specific management systems. Full training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• No previous legal experience required; full training provided.
• Ability to manage own workload is essential.

Responsibilities

• Typing, compiling letters and documents.
• Liaising with clients in person and over telephone/email.
• Preparing bills and file notes.

Skills

Flexibility

Positive attitude

Team player

Self-motivated

Strong prioritisation skills

Tools

SOS Connect management system

Job description

Our highly successful Housebuilding & Development department is looking for a legal assistant to join them in a fast-paced, dynamic role. You will be working alongside a fellow legal assistant supporting the team with administration and secretarial tasks.

Daily duties will include:

• Typing, compiling letters and documents.
• Photocopying and document collation.
• Opening files and database input.
• Setting up and managing the electronic transfer of funds.
• Preparing bills and file notes.
• Liaising with clients in person and over telephone/email.
• Using Land Registry resources and making applications.
• Using the SOS Connect management system.

Previous experience of working within a legal sector is not essential as full training on the Housebuilding and Development practice area will be given.

Your working day will be varied so we are looking for an individual who is flexible, has a positive attitude and is a team player. You will also need to be self-motivated, have strong prioritisation skills with the ability to manage your own workload.