Legal Assistant

Law Staff Legal Recruitment; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in Bedford is seeking an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join their reputable team. This role offers competitive benefits, including bonuses, extensive annual leave, and ongoing training opportunities to support your professional growth within a supportive legal environment. Ideal for those looking to advance in their legal career.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Monthly holiday bonus scheme

Firm-funded eye care

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experience as a Legal Assistant in a Commercial Property context.
• Strong communication skills and client management experience.
• Ability to handle legal documentation and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Manage Fee Earner diaries and arrange meetings.
• Handle client correspondence and maintain client records.
• Assist in drafting contract packs and property documentation.

Skills

Client Correspondence

File Management

Communication

Document Preparation

Education

Legal Assistant Qualification

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join a well-established, Legal 500-ranked firm. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including target-related bonuses and ongoing training and development to support your career as a Legal Assistant.

This role presents the chance for a Legal Assistant to become part of a large, friendly, and supportive team of lawyers and legal assistants, contributing to a collaborative and professional working environment.

Key Responsibilities for the Legal Assistant:

• Manage Fee Earner diaries, including arranging meetings and appointments
• Handle routine client correspondence and respond to telephone enquiries
• Open and close client files, ensuring accurate maintenance of client records
• Prepare client correspondence, enclosures, and invoices
• Organise and manage hard copy files, including copying, filing, and retrieving documentation
• Request and record payments from clients
• Produce correspondence and documentation from audio dictation
• Submit SDLT returns to HMRC
• Submit property registration applications to the Land Registry
• Assist with drafting contract packs, transfer forms, and other legal documents
• Provide reception cover when required

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• 26 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme (earn additional leave by meeting performance targets)
• Firm-funded eye care, including regular eye tests
• Ongoing training and development, with support for professional qualification study

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant looking to develop their career within a highly regarded commercial property department.

For more information about this Legal Assistant role, please contact Mia Henderson quoting reference 37275.

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