Legal Assistant - Real Estate - 6 Month FTC

Lester Aldridge; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Lester Aldridge in Bournemouth is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the busy Real Estate team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role offers variety in a fast-paced professional environment and the chance to deliver high-quality support to colleagues and clients.

You will handle file openings, Land Registry forms, documents scanning, and diary management, while coordinating meetings and liaising with internal departments to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• A professional, discreet and client-focused approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience of Land Registry processes or property-related legal administration would be advantageous, but we welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative experience and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with file openings and maintaining accurate matter and instruction records.
• Managing incoming communications, including responding to instruction emails and handling telephone enquiries professionally.
• Scanning, filing and organising documents, correspondence and incoming post.
• Preparing and processing legal documents and Land Registry forms, including AP1, FR1 and UN1 applications.
• Obtaining documentation and information from the Land Registry and Companies House.
• Supporting the post-completion process, including submitting Land Registry applications and monitoring their progress.
• Organising meetings, diary appointments and virtual meetings via Teams and Zoom.
• Coordinating fund transfers and liaising with internal departments to meet deadlines.
• Assisting with file management, deeds scheduling and archiving.
• Providing support to other teams when required to cover holidays and absences.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Discreet approach

Working under pressure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Teams

Zoom

Job description

Are you an organised and proactive administrator looking to develop your career within a professional legal environment?

We're seeking a Legal Assistant to join our busy Real Estate team in our Bournemouth office on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety in their role, thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality support to colleagues and clients alike.

What you'll be doing

• Assisting with file openings and maintaining accurate matter and instruction records.


• Managing incoming communications, including responding to instruction emails and handling telephone enquiries professionally.


• Scanning, filing and organising documents, correspondence and incoming post.


• Preparing and processing legal documents and Land Registry forms, including AP1, FR1 and UN1 applications.


• Obtaining documentation and information from the Land Registry and Companies House.


• Supporting the post-completion process, including submitting Land Registry applications and monitoring their progress.


• Organising meetings, diary appointments and virtual meetings via Teams and Zoom.


• Coordinating fund transfers and liaising with internal departments to meet deadlines.


• Assisting with file management, deeds scheduling and archiving.


• Providing support to other teams when required to cover holidays and absences.

What we're looking for

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.


• Excellent organisational and time management skills.


• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.


• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.


• The ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.


• A professional, discreet and client-focused approach.


• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


• Experience of Land Registry processes or property-related legal administration would be advantageous, but we also welcome applications from candidates with strong administrative experience and a willingness to learn.

Why join Lester Aldridge?

At Lester Aldridge, we're proud of our collaborative culture and our commitment to providing an outstanding experience for both our clients and our people. You'll be joining a supportive team where your contribution is genuinely valued and where you'll have the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a respected law firm.

Whether you're looking to build on existing legal administration experience or gain valuable exposure within a leading law firm, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make an impact and develop your skills.

Location: Bournemouth

Department: Real Estate Finance

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Real Estate - 6 Month FTC

City: Bournemouth

Country: United Kingdom

This position is based in our Bournemouth office and is offered on a 6-month fixed-term contract.