Legal Assistant

Ashville Knight; Winchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An established law firm is seeking a Commercial Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal to support fee earners in their Winchester office. This role involves assisting with various property matters, including leases and sales, while ensuring smooth client interactions and file management. The firm offers a supportive environment with a full-time schedule, generous leave, and a performance-related bonus. If you have a passion for property law and excellent communication skills, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Birthday Day Off

Discretionary Performance Bonus

Pension Scheme 4% Matched

Discounted Legal Fees

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in Commercial/Residential Property.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with buying and selling properties.
• Handle client communications and file management.

Skills

Commercial Property Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

IT Skills (Excel, Outlook)

Case Management System Experience

Tools

Case Management Systems

Job description

We are currently working with a full serviced law firm in Hampshire who are looking for a Commercial Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their office in Winchester. This role will be to provide day to date support for the Fee Earners in a busy high street office.

Duties will include:

• Assisting the fee earners with all Commercial Property matters including buying and selling freehold and leasehold property, acting in relation to new, or existing leases, either from the perspective of the landlord or tenant, option agreements, overage deeds and deeds of easement.
• Speaking with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors.
• Opening files and closing files.
• Carrying out priority searches.
• Dealing with Post Completion formalities.
• Sending draft contract papers on a sale, including obtaining management information packs.
• Dealing with SDLT returns, Companies House filings and Land Registry applications when required.

Desired skills and experience:

• At least 2 years + of working experience based in the Commercial/ Residential Property department.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
• IT Skills in Excel and Outlook, good working knowledge of case management systems & online systems.
• Experience with using a case management system.

What they offer:

• Full time in the office Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm.
• 25 Days plus bank holidays.
• Birthday day off.
• Discretionary Performance related bonus's (paid monthly).
• Salary depending on experience - £25,000 - £27,000.
• Pension scheme 4% matched.
• Discounted legal fees.