Legal Assistant

Pertemps; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to enhance their residential property team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support smooth property transactions while working in a friendly and collaborative environment. You will assist fee earners with various tasks, including drafting legal documents and managing client communications. With a focus on career progression and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for those looking to grow in the legal field. Join a team where your contributions are valued and where you can make a real difference in clients' lives.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

32 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Access to wellbeing support

Private online healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in property or administration is preferred but not essential.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills are crucial.

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

Organizational Skills

Customer-Focused Mindset

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.