Legal Assistant

Law Staff Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm seeks a proactive and experienced Fee Earning Support Assistant to enhance their Commercial Property team. This role includes essential administrative support, managing client interactions, and assisting with legal documentation and transactions related to commercial property. Candidates should possess previous legal experience and strong typing skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality support in a busy environment.

Benefits

Healthcare plan

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

20 days Holiday plus Xmas shut down

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum typing speed of 60 wpm.
• Understanding of commercial property law and procedures preferred.
• Experience with property searches and Land Registry procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Commercial Property team.
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings.
• Assist with commercial property transactions including acquisitions and disposals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Professional telephone manner

Time management

Education

Previous commercial property experience

Legal secretarial or legal assistant experience

Tools

MS Office Suite

Case management systems

Job description

Fee Earning Support Assistant - Commercial Property required for our client who offer healthcare plan, professional development opportunities within a supportive team environment.

Role Overview
Our client a renown Law Firm based in Surrey is seeking a proactive and experienced Fee Earning Support Assistant to join their Commercial Property team. This role provides essential support to the Head of Department, Senior Solicitor, Solicitor, and Newly Qualified Solicitor in delivering high-quality legal services to our commercial property clients. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of commercial property transactions and matters.

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant:

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Commercial Property team
• Manage diaries, schedule appointments, and coordinate meetings
• Prepare and format legal documents, correspondence, and reports
• Audio typing and document production to a high standard
• Act as first point of contact for clients, providing excellent customer service
• Update clients on case progress and handle routine enquiries
• Assisting Solicitors with commercial property transactions including acquisitions, disposals, and leases
• Conduct property searches including local authority, environmental, and Land Registry searches
• Prepare completion statements and handle post-completion formalities
• Assisting with lease renewals, assignments, and licensing matters

Experience & Qualifications of the Legal Assistant:

• Previous experience in a legal secretarial or legal assistant environment
• Previous commercial property experience
• Strong typing and audio typing skills (minimum 60 wpm)
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office Suite and case management systems
• Understanding of commercial property law and procedures preferred
• Experience with property searches and Land Registry procedures

Skills & Attributes

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Professional telephone manner
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information
• Proactive approach with strong problem-solving skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to 35K with experience
• Professional development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• 20 days Holiday plus Xmas shut down, pension, healthcare
• Opportunity to develop expertise in commercial property law

For more information on this Legal Assistant role and other vacancies please contact Natasha Kirkby FREC dipRP quoting Ref 37220

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