Legal Assistant - Residential Property

Mallory Pryce; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing legal firm in Preston seeks a Legal Assistant specializing in residential property. The role requires at least one year of legal experience and strong communication skills. The successful candidate will assist in document preparation, provide excellent customer service, and conduct legal analyses. This is a dynamic position in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 years' experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Excellent keyboard and word processing skills.
• Good with numbers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of residential property documents.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries.
• Conduct thorough analysis of property-related legal issues.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with case management systems

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Proactive attitude

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Legal Assistant - Residential Property, Preston

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Client:

Mallory Pryce

Location:

Preston, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Our client are a multi faceted Preston based firm who have been successfully growing their property team this year. Because of this growth, they now seek to hire a Legal Assistant for the team. They have a team of talented legal professionals that have a wealth of experience in their fields.

For this role, the client is able to train from scratch, but would like candidates to have at least 1 years experience at a law firm, working on case management systems, working to processes and dealing with clients.

This is an exciting, fast paced role working for a fantastic and fast growing firm.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and management of residential property documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
• Provide exceptional customer service by addressing client inquiries and concerns promptly.
• Maintain filing systems and manage schedules.
• Conduct thorough analysis of property-related legal issues and assist in drafting correspondence.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members, ensuring clear understanding of processes and requirements.
• Perform various administrative tasks, including word processing and data entry, to support legal operations.

The successful Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing will possess:

• Minimum 1 years' experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Resilient and calm under pressure
• Excellent keyboard and word processing skills.
• Good with numbers
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Candidates must be positive, proactive and driven to learn.