Legal Assistant (Commercial Property)

Forbes Solicitors; Bamber Bridge; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days leave

Pension

Profit share

Health benefits

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant for our Commercial Property team at Gordon House. The role is full-time (36.25 hours/week) with a focus on efficient administration, document drafting, and client liaison to ensure timely delivery of services.

You will support Advisors, manage tasks, and coordinate with clients and third parties, while upholding high professional standards and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Previous administration/secretarial experience, ideally in professional services.
• Attention to detail; proofreading and editing of legal documents.
• Ability to prioritise, manage time and coordinate multiple activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Advisors through planning, secretarial work.
• Complete non-chargeable tasks to deliver client work efficiently.
• Prepare and complete standard legal documents using provided processes.
• Draft and proof-read standard correspondence for stakeholders.
• Record and update client instructions to inform the department.
• Organise logistics for services to clients and liaise with third parties.
• Obtain instructions from clients and explain processes and next steps.
• Coordinate with external parties and maintain ongoing communications.
• Proactively chase responses and escalate where needed.

Skills

Administration

Proofreading

Time management

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Communication

IT literacy

Development mindset

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Outlook

Word

Other systems

Job description

The Role

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Property team at our Gordon House Office. This role is full time, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to start and progress their career and become part of a collaborative and professional team. While the role demands the fast pace, customer focus, and high standards of a law firm, it also ensures a sustainable work-life balance, reflecting the regional area it serves.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:

• Provide effective and efficient support to Advisors through administration, planning and secretarial work.
• Successful completion of additional non-chargeable work required to deliver work to clients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Preparing and completing standard legal documents for the delivery of client work, using set processes, systems and information provided.
• Drafting and proof-reading standard correspondence for any relevant stakeholders based on information provided by an Advisor.
• Taking and updating client instructions to accurately inform the department of requirements.
• Providing organisation and logistical support to Advisors and the department for the practical delivery of services to clients (e.g. diarising meetings, taking notes, organising transport and directions, liaising with clients and third parties regarding arrangements required).
• Obtaining instructions and information from clients and informing them of the processes and next steps.
• Co-ordinating and liaising with third parties.
• Manage on-going communications with all external stakeholders, answering queries, managing expectations, providing updates and effectively chasing responses required and escalating appropriately.

The Person

We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in:

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English, grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Previous experience within administration/secretarial roles (ideally within professional services).
• Demonstrates good attention to detail, including proof-reading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and quality of legal documents.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrates well-developed commercial awareness.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Demonstrates competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience).
• Has an interest in long term development/progression in the department.

Desirable

• Previous legal assistant/paralegal experience.
• Previous experience within Property Law

The Firm

At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.

We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.

We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm.

The Benefits

We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including:

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs).
• Celebration leave.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Progression opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Profit share scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Subsidised tuck shops.
• Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services).
• BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents).
• Retailer and gym membership discounts.
• Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs).
• Annual Events.

Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.