Legal Assistant

The Eventus Recruitment Group; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

4% Pension contributions

Life Assurance (2 x salary)

Free on-site parking

Voluntary healthcare cash plan

Discounts on legal services

Regular social and community actions

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Eventus Legal, based in Blackburn, Lancashire, seeks a Legal Assistant to support a rural and property team in a full-time, permanent role. The position offers a competitive salary with a bonus scheme, 28 days holiday, a pension, and onsite parking.

You will assist with conveyancing, land registry, SDLT, and be involved in a range of property matters for farming and rural clients, while developing in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge and experience of property law
• Proficiency in land registry procedures
• Familiarity with case management systems
• Prior experience in residential conveyancing, real estate or commercial property work
• Strong written communication skills
• An interest in the rural and farming sectors would be an advantage, though this is not essential

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive support to the rural business, real estate and commercial property team
• Assist with conveyancing and property matters for farming and rural clients
• Support fee earners with land registry applications, requisitions and first registrations
• Assist with SDLT documents, completion statements and bills
• Manage case administration throughout the life of a transaction
• Liaise with clients, lenders and third parties to progress matters efficiently
• Maintain accurate records on the firm's case management system

Skills

Property law knowledge

Land registry procedures

Case management systems

Residential conveyancing experience

Real estate experience

Strong written communication

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Assistant to join a well-regarded rural and property team based in Blackburn, Lancashire, on a full-time, permanent job basis. Paying a competitive salary with a bonus scheme, this Legal Assistant job offers 28 days holiday, a pension scheme, health and wellbeing support and complimentary onsite parking, making it an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a career supporting specialist property and rural business lawyers.

About the Role

As Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive support to the rural business, real estate and commercial property team, assisting with a broad range of conveyancing and property matters for clients in the farming and rural sector.

• Supporting fee earners with land registry applications, requisitions and first registrations
• Assisting with the preparation of SDLT documents, completion statements and bills
• Managing case administration throughout the life of a transaction
• Liaising with clients, lenders and third parties to progress matters efficiently
• Maintaining accurate records on the firm's case management system

About You

To be considered for this Legal Assistant job, you will have good knowledge and experience of property law, gained in a residential conveyancing, real estate or commercial property support role. Experience of rural or agricultural work is not required, although a genuine interest in this sector would be an advantage.

• Good knowledge and experience of property law
• Proficiency in land registry procedures
• Familiarity with case management systems
• Prior experience in residential conveyancing, real estate or commercial property work
• Strong written communication skills
• An interest in the rural and farming sectors would be an advantage, though this is not essential

Benefits and Rewards

This Legal Assistant job comes with a strong benefits package designed to reward and support you.

• 28 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• 4% Pension contributions
• Life Assurance (2 x salary)
• Free on-site parking
• Voluntary healthcare cash plan
• Discounts on legal services
• Regular social and community activities
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities

About the Firm

Our client is a well-established law firm recognised in the leading independent legal directories for the quality of its work, based in Blackburn, Lancashire. The firm has a long-standing reputation for supporting rural and farming businesses across the region, alongside a broader real estate and commercial property practice. You will join a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration, professional development and delivering a high standard of client service.

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.