Legal Assistant - Property

Pertemps; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Glasgow is looking for a motivated Legal Assistant to join their residential property team. The role involves providing support in the conveyancing process, drafting legal documents, and liaising with clients. The ideal candidate will have strong administrative skills and excellent communication abilities. This position offers a competitive salary, 32 days of annual leave, and additional benefits like a company pension scheme and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Access to wellbeing support and private online healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a property or admin is preferred but not essential.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills are necessary.
• Excellent communication skills are required, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients and lenders, providing regular updates and handling queries.
• Draft legal documents including Dispositions and Securities.
• Manage diaries and provide general administrative support.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Customer-focused mindset

Attention to detail

Tools

LawPro

Job description

Overview

Legal Assistant - Property

Up to £25,000
Glasgow
Full Time, Permanent

Summary

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant or Administrator looking to join a friendly, growing team in a well-established law firm? We’re working with a reputable firm in Glasgow that’s looking to strengthen their residential property team with an organised and motivated Legal Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm known for its supportive culture and career progression opportunities. You’ll play a key role in helping deliver smooth, efficient property transactions to a wide-ranging client base.

The Role

As a Legal Assistant in the residential property team, you’ll provide day-to-day support to fee earners and be involved in all aspects of the conveyancing process. Responsibilities include:

• Liaising with clients and lenders, providing regular updates and handling queries
• Drafting legal documents including Dispositions, Securities, LBTT returns and Discharges
• Ordering searches and Redemption Statements
• Lodging Advance Notices and registering legal documents
• Updating case management systems and online platforms such as LMS and Lender Exchange
• Managing diaries and providing general administrative support
• Handling post-settlement queries and issuing updated title deeds

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a property or admin is preferred but not essential
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication – written and verbal – with a customer-focused mindset
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; knowledge of LawPro would be a bonus
• A team player with a proactive, can-do attitude and great attention to detail

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary with annual reviews and bonus potential
• 32 days annual leave (including public holidays)
• Birthday day off
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Access to wellbeing support and private online healthcare

If you’re ready for a new challenge in a progressive legal environment and want to work as part of a collaborative and close-knit team, we’d love to hear from you.