Legal Assistant Commercial Property

Ideal Personnel & Recruitment Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is offering a full-time position for a Legal Assistant to support Partners and Fee Earners within the Commercial Real Estate Business Unit. The role involves managing diaries, assisting in property searches, and coordinating marketing events. Candidates should possess exceptional administrative skills, attention to detail, and a professional demeanor. Previous experience in Commercial Real Estate is beneficial.

Qualifications

• Strong secretarial, IT, and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively under strict deadlines.
• Experience in a Commercial Real Estate role is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Partners and Fee Earners.
• Coordinate and manage marketing events for the Commercial Real Estate business.
• Assist in preparation of legal due diligence reports.
• Handle online property searches and Land Registry applications.

Skills

Team player

Exceptional secretarial skills

Proactive and enthusiastic

Precise typing skills

Attention to detail

Excellent time management

Job description

Our client has an exciting opportunity for a full time Legal Assistant to join an ambitious, energetic and expanding team. You will provide effective support services to the Partners and Fee Earners and undertake key initiatives within the Commercial Real Estate Business Unit.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Type work as dictated or requested by any Partner or Fee Earner to whom she/he reports.

Assist in the personal organisation of Fee Earners through the operation of a diary management, including bringing forward system, filing of papers and other general assistant duties.

Ensure the positive representation of the firm, in all dealings with clients and others conducted on behalf of the firm.

Managing and coordinating departmental and Commercial Real Estate marketing events in conjunction with the Marketing Unit.

Duties to include the following but not limited to -

• Submission of online property searches,
• Land Registry applications,
• Completion of stamp duty land transaction returns
• Assistance with quality and compliance matters.
• Provide secretarial/administrative support to other Business Units in the office when necessary
• Assisting with legal due diligence reports when required.

Requirements

• Team player
• Exceptional secretarial, IT and administrative skills
• Proactive and enthusiastic
• Precise typing skills (via digital audio)
• Accurate presentation of work
• Attentive to detail
• Excellent time management skills

A professional, polite and attentive telephone manner and a methodical approach to work, which needs to be completed under strict deadlines, are important for this role.

Previous experience in a Commercial Real Estate role is beneficial.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.