Legal Assistant - Property

Pertemps Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Glasgow is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their residential property team. You will support fee earners in the conveyancing process, handle client queries, and manage legal documentation. Excellent communication and organisational skills are essential. The position offers a competitive salary, 32 days annual leave, and annual bonus potential.

Benefits

Competitive salary with annual reviews

32 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to fee earners in the conveyancing process.
• Liaise with clients and lenders, providing regular updates.
• Draft legal documents including Dispositions and Securities.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Customer-focused mindset

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Tools

LawPro

Job description

Overview

Legal Assistant - Property. Up to £25,000. Glasgow. Full Time, Permanent.

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.

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 oradmin 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