Legal Assistant - Residential Property

Tate; Winchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant in Winchester to support the Residential Property team. This hybrid role involves general office administration, drafting legal documents, and assisting with property transactions. Candidates should have strong IT skills, excellent communication abilities, and preferably previous experience in a similar role. This is a great opportunity to develop a career in residential property law within a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform general office administration, including file management.
• Assist secretaries with dictation and document preparation.
• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents.
• Manage administrative tasks related to property transactions.

Skills

Confident IT skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Commercial awareness

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a team

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.

If this role is of interest to you and you have the necessary skills and experience, please don't hesitate to APPLY.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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