Legal Assistant

LexisNexis; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis is recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Commercial Real Estate team of a leading law firm. You will provide proactive administrative and legal support to Partners and Fee Earners within a busy property department.

The role includes assisting with preparation and management of legal documents, conducting Land Registry searches, and supporting solicitors with AML checks and property documentation in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Real Estate legal team.
• Good knowledge of the administration of Real Estate matters - Land registry, SDLT, AML checks etc
• Experience with legal research databases such as LexisNexis / PLC.

Responsibilities

• Providing proactive administrative and legal support to fee earners.
• Assisting with the preparation and management of legal documents.
• Supporting solicitors with Land Registry searches, registrations and property documentation.
• Undertaking legal research and assisting with property related research tasks.
• Handling communications, new enquiries and client instructions.
• Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors and other third parties as required.
• Support with document management, filing and general administration.
• Supporting departmental projects and business development activities.
• Preparing weekly or monthly updates in line with team requirements.
• Responding to administrative queries from clients and third parties in a professional and timely manner.
• Undertaking ad hoc transcription and other administrative duties as required.

Skills

Administrative support

Client service

Independent work

Team player

Tools

LexisNexis

PLC

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Commercial Real Estate team of a leading law firm, providing proactive administrative and legal support to Partners and Fee Earners within a busy property department. The Role

• Providing proactive administrative and legal support to fee earners.
• Assisting with the preparation and management of legal documents.
• Supporting solicitors with Land Registry searches, registrations and property documentation.
• Undertaking legal research and assisting with property related research tasks.
• Handling communications, new enquiries and client instructions.
• Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors and other third parties as required.
• Support with document management, filing and general administration.
• Supporting departmental projects and business development activities.
• Preparing weekly or monthly updates in line with team requirements.
• Responding to administrative queries from clients and third parties in a professional and timely manner.
• Undertaking ad hoc transcription and other administrative duties as required.
• Previous experience within a Real Estate legal team.
• Good knowledge of the administration of Real Estate matters - Land registry, SDLT, AML checks etc
• Experience with legal research databases such as LexisNexis / PLC.
• Confident working independently as well as part of a team.
• Professional manner with strong client service skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Real Estate Legal Assistant looking to join a leading law firm and gain further experience supporting high-quality property work within a busy and collaborative team.