Legal Assistant

Eventus Recruitment Group; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £26,000–£30,000

27 days annual leave

Hybrid/remote after probation

Career development opportunities

City centre location

Job summary

Eventus Legal in Preston, Lancashire, is seeking a permanent Commercial Property Legal Assistant. Salary £25,000–£30,000 depending on experience, with 27 days leave plus bank holidays. Hours are 09:00–17:00, Monday to Friday, with potential for hybrid working after an initial period in the office.

You will support a Commercial Solicitor across matters from instruction to completion, liaising with lenders and agents and drafting Land Registry/SDLT forms.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of legal experience, ideally in commercial property.
• Ability to manage completions is desirable.
• Organised and deadline-driven with good prioritisation.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and progressing commercial property cases under supervision
• Liaising with lenders, solicitors and agents
• Drafting documents including Land Registry and SDLT forms
• Carrying out searches
• Dealing with registrations and post-completion tasks
• Registering information with Companies House
• Preparing client care packs and AML checks
• Handling administrative tasks including preparing bills and completion statements

Skills

Legal experience

Communication skills

IT skills

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Assistant for a full-time, permanent job in the Commercial Property department of a well-established law firm in Preston, Lancashire. Offering a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, a bonus scheme, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, standard Monday to Friday hours of 09:00 to 17:00 and the potential for hybrid working after an initial period in the office, this is a great chance to develop your commercial property career in a growing team.

About the Role

You’ll be working under supervision and alongside a Commercial Solicitor. This Commercial Property Legal Assistant job offers varied, hands‑on experience across commercial property matters from instruction through to completion and beyond.

• Preparing and progressing commercial property cases under supervision
• Liaising with and updating third parties including lenders, solicitors and agents
• Drafting documents including Land Registry and SDLT forms
• Carrying out searches
• Dealing with registrations and post-completion tasks
• Registering information with Companies House
• Preparing client care packs and carrying out AML checks
• Handling administrative tasks including preparing bills and completion statements

About You

You will be an organised, proactive legal professional who enjoys supporting a busy fee earner and takes pride in meeting deadlines.

• A minimum of one year's legal experience, ideally in commercial property but a strong residential property background can be considered
• Ability to manage completions is desirable
• Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Good IT skills
• Effective prioritisation, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage your time well

Benefits and Rewards

Alongside an attractive package, this permanent Commercial Property Legal Assistant job in Preston, Lancashire offers the chance to grow with a business that has exciting plans for the future.

• Salary of £26,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, with the top of the range for those who can manage completions
• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Full-time hours of Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, with potential for flexibility with start and finish times
• Hybrid working and remote working may be available after an initial period of around six months in the office, potentially three days in the office and two days at home, subject to review based on progress
• Career development opportunities within a growing firm
• City centre office location which is convenient for the train station

About the Law Firm

Our client is an ambitious law firm with exciting growth plans and a focus on giving clients timely, individual advice. The team offers excellent career development opportunities, and this Commercial Property Legal Assistant job supports the Commercial Solicitor in the Preston office, so you will gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.

Next Steps

We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.