Legal Assistant – Property & Housing, Growth Path

Forbes Solicitors LLP; Greater London; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Health care benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Housing and Regeneration (Property) team at Gordon House Office. The role is full-time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, offering a collaborative environment and opportunities to develop within a leading law firm.

The role involves supporting Advisors, preparing standard legal documents, drafting correspondence, and coordinating with clients and third parties.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent.
• Demonstrates good administrative skills including word processing, maintaining records and handling correspondence.
• Demonstrates good attention to detail, including proof-reading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and quality of legal documents.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates competence in IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems).
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.
• Has an interest in long term development/progression in the department.
• Aligns with the Firm’s values.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective and efficient support to Advisors through administration, planning and secretarial work.
• Complete non-chargeable work required to deliver work to clients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare and complete standard legal documents for delivery of client work using set processes and information.
• Draft and proof-read standard correspondence for relevant stakeholders based on information provided by an Advisor.
• Take and update client instructions to inform the department of requirements.
• Provide organisation and logistical support to Advisors and the department (diarising meetings, note-taking, transport arrangements, directions, liaising with clients, courts and third parties).
• Obtain instructions and information from clients and inform them of processes and next steps.
• Coordinate with counsel, experts, solicitor advocates or other third parties.
• Manage ongoing communications with external stakeholders, answer queries, manage expectations, provide updates and escalate as needed.
• Stay updated on legal trends and participate in ongoing training to enhance skills.

Skills

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Outlook

Word

PfW (Legal case management)

Job description

Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Housing and Regeneration (Property) team at Gordon House Office. The role is full-time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, offering a collaborative environment and opportunities to develop within a leading law firm.

The role involves supporting Advisors, preparing standard legal documents, drafting correspondence, and coordinating with clients and third parties.