Legal Assistant

Manpower Group (UK); Mansfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Holiday purchase scheme

Discounted conveyancing and wills

Eye tests

Pension scheme

Friendly environment

Job summary

Brook Street are seeking a Legal Assistant to join a busy, established full service law practice in Mansfield. You will support fee earners across property matters with a range of administrative and client-facing tasks.

Ideal candidates will have prior legal secretary experience in a law firm, strong typing, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Salary £25,500 and standard benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a legal secretary within a law firm is essential.
• Experience within a property department is highly desirable.
• Strong typing and document production skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Confident communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Ability to manage time effectively and work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Providing high quality secretarial support to the property team
• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and handling telephone enquiries
• Opening and closing files, conducting Land Registry searches, and completing SDLT forms
• Preparing Completion Statements and handling invoicing
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Ensuring all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard in line with firm procedures

Skills

Typing

Document production

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Brook Street are looking for a Legal Assistant to join a busy, well established and highly respected full service law practice supporting both individuals and businesses across multiple East Midlands locations. This role requires previous experience within a law firm, ideally within the property sector, with confidence supporting fee earners across a wide range of administrative and client focused tasks.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Providing high quality secretarial support to the property team
• Preparing and amending legal documents and correspondence
• Managing diaries, arranging appointments, and handling telephone enquiries
• Opening and closing files, conducting Land Registry searches, and completing SDLT forms
• Preparing Completion Statements and handling invoicing
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Ensuring all work is completed efficiently and to a high standard in line with firm procedures

You as the new Legal Assistant will have:

• Previous experience as a legal secretary within a law firm is essential
• Experience within a property department is highly desirable
• Strong typing and document production skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Confident communication skills and a proactive approach
• Ability to manage time effectively and work well under pressure

Details:

• Mansfield, Head Office
• Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5pm (1-hour lunch)
• £25,500 per annum

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme (up to 5 additional days)
• Discounted conveyancing and wills services
• Free annual eye tests
• Generous pension scheme
• Friendly and supportive working environment