Legal Assistant - Lending department - Guildford

Office Angels; Guildford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels in Guildford is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Lending team. The role involves preparing and reviewing lending documents, conducting legal research, and keeping case files organised while coordinating with clients and stakeholders.

Permanent, full-time, office-based role with a salary of £26,000–£27,000. Ideal for an experienced administrator with knowledge of lending law and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of lending law and related processes.
• Experience as a legal assistant or paralegal preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation and review of lending documents.
• Conducting legal research to support case preparation.
• Managing and organising case files to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders to provide updates and gather necessary information.
• Supporting the team in administrative tasks to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Lending law knowledge

Legal assistant experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Office proficiency

Case management software

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Legal Assistant - Lending

Location: Guildford - near the train station

Contract Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: £26,000 - £27,000

Working Pattern: Full Time - Office based

Are you and experienced administrator ready for an exciting opportunity in the legal industry? Our client, a respected organisation in the legal sector, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant, ideally with experience working in property or Finance, to join their dynamic Lending team in Guildford. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vibrant workplace where your skills will be valued and your career can flourish!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the preparation and review of legal documents related to lending transactions.
• Conducting legal research to support case preparation and client inquiries.
• Managing and organising case files to ensure smooth operations.
• Communicating with clients and stakeholders to provide updates and gather necessary information.
• Supporting the team in administrative tasks to enhance efficiency.

Ideal Candidate:

• A solid understanding of lending law and related legal processes.
• Previous experience in a legal assistant or paralegal role is preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal management software.

Why Join This Organisation?

• Competitive salary range of £26,000 to £27,000 per annum.
• A full-time position that supports career progression
• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace culture that values every team member.

If you're enthusiastic about lending law and ready to embark on a rewarding career journey, this could be the perfect opportunity for you! .

We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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