Legal Assistant - Residential Property

Tate; Eastleigh; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their Residential Property team in Winchester. This hybrid role offers the chance to support a reputable team and work on various administrative tasks related to property transactions. Ideal for individuals looking to develop their career in residential property law with previous experience being an advantage.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office administration tasks.
• Assist secretaries with dictation and document preparation.
• Manage diaries, schedule meetings, and handle enquiries.
• Draft and review legal documents and reports.
• Organise and maintain case files.
• Administer tasks related to property transactions.

Skills

Confident IT skills

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Assistant - Residential Property

Location: Winchester

Salary: c£23,700pa depending on experience

Our client is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their Residential Property team. This role offers the opportunity to provide vital administrative support while becoming an integral member of a highly regarded team. Working 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general office administration, including file management, billing, payment processing, and drafting correspondence.
• Assist secretaries with dictation and document preparation.
• Organise diaries, schedule meetings, and manage telephone enquiries.
• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents and reports.
• Maintain and organise case files efficiently.
• Respond to correspondence from clients, other firms, and agents.
• Manage administrative tasks related to property transactions, including exchange of contracts and completions.
• Handle post-completion processes, including lodging AP1 forms and monitoring requisitions.

Candidate Requirements:

• Confident IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships across the firm.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to develop their career in residential property law within a supportive and professional environment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application