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Legal Assistant

Pertemps Glasgow

Glasgow

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GBP 25,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their residential property team in Glasgow. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to efficient property transactions while working in a supportive and collaborative environment. With a focus on career progression, you'll engage in various tasks, from liaising with clients to drafting legal documents and managing case management systems. If you have a proactive attitude and a passion for delivering excellent service, this position could be the perfect fit for you. Join a firm that values its employees and provides a pathway for growth and development.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews
Bonus potential
32 days annual leave
Birthday day off
Company pension scheme
Death in Service benefit
Access to wellbeing support
Private online healthcare

Qualifications

  • Strong administrative and organisational skills are essential.
  • Previous experience in property or admin is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

  • Provide day-to-day support to fee earners in the conveyancing process.
  • Liaise with clients and lenders, handling queries and updates.

Skills

Administrative Skills
Communication Skills
Organisational Skills
Customer-focused Mindset
Attention to Detail

Education

Experience in Property or Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office
LawPro
Case Management Systems

Job description

Legal Assistant - Property
Up to £25,000
Glasgow
Full Time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant or Administrator looking to join a friendly, growing team in a well-established law firm? We're working with a reputable firm in Glasgow that's looking to strengthen their residential property team with an organised and motivated Legal Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm known for its supportive culture and career progression opportunities. You'll play a key role in helping deliver smooth, efficient property transactions to a wide-ranging client base.

The Role:

As a Legal Assistant in the residential property team, you'll provide day-to-day support to fee earners and be involved in all aspects of the conveyancing process. Responsibilities include:
  1. Liaising with clients and lenders, providing regular updates and handling queries
  2. Drafting legal documents including Dispositions, Securities, LBTT returns and Discharges
  3. Ordering searches and Redemption Statements
  4. Lodging Advance Notices and registering legal documents
  5. Updating case management systems and online platforms such as LMS and Lender Exchange
  6. Managing diaries and providing general administrative support
  7. Handling post-settlement queries and issuing updated title deeds

What We're Looking For:

  1. Previous experience in a property or admin is preferred but not essential
  2. Strong administrative and organisational skills
  3. Excellent communication - written and verbal - with a customer-focused mindset
  4. Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of LawPro would be a bonus
  5. A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and great attention to detail

What's in it for you:

  1. Competitive salary with annual reviews and bonus potential
  2. 32 days annual leave (including public holidays)
  3. Birthday day off
  4. Company pension scheme
  5. Death in Service benefit
  6. Access to wellbeing support and private online healthcare

If you're ready for a new challenge in a progressive legal environment and want to work as part of a collaborative and close-knit team, we'd love to hear from you.
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