Legal Assistant - Property

B P Collins LLP; Gerrards Cross; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Gerrards Cross is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their residential property team. You will play a vital role in facilitating smooth transactions and ensuring excellent client experiences. Ideal candidates will have a background in property law, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage a busy workload. The firm offers a competitive pay package, hybrid working opportunities, and a collaborative culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits package

Hybrid/flexible working opportunities

Health and wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a property law team is essential.
• Ability to manage a busy workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Conveyancers and Solicitors throughout the transaction process.
• Drafting documents, reports, and letters accurately.
• Providing proactive administrative support to the wider team.

Skills

Client-centered focus

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong organization skills

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our busy residential property team. In this role, you'll play a vital part in supporting our Conveyancers and Solicitors, ensuring smooth transaction and an excellent client experience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Being a welcoming first point of contact for client queries and assisting in resolving them
• Drafting documents, reports and letters with accuracy and care
• Carrying out property searches and preparing files for transactions
• Assisting with completions and post-completion processes
• Organising diaries, meetings and key dates for solicitors
• Providing proactive administrative support to the wider team

About you

The successful candidate will have experience of working in a property law team and bring:

• A client-centred focus with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage a busy workload
• A collaborative approach and enjoyment of working in a team
• A proactive attitude and attention to detail

What we offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package
• Hybrid/flexible working opportunities with welcoming agile offices
• An inclusive and open culture which focuses on teamwork and collaboration
• Supportive leadership with structured career progression
• Health and wellbeing initiatives to help you thrive

About us

B P Collins is a multi-award-winning private client and business law firm based in the Thames valley. At the heart of our core values and people is a culture which is ambitious, diverse and forward-looking. We believe in striving to make our clients’ lives easier by delivering top-level advice in a timely and easy to understand way.

At B P Collins, diversity strengthens who we are. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, circumstances and identities.

If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, make an impact and be supported every step of the way, we’d love to hear from you.