Planning Legal Assistant

G2 Legal Limited; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm based in Gatwick is seeking a proactive Planning Paralegal/Admin Assistant to provide administrative support and legal assistance to solicitors and planning consultants. The role involves managing diaries, drafting documents, and conducting planning research. Ideal for candidates with prior experience in legal environments or a strong academic background. The position offers a superb benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Superb benefits package

Qualifications

• Prior experience in legal or planning environments is preferred.
• Excellent IT skills required.
• Confident telephone manner and client-facing professionalism necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide diary management, meeting coordination, and client liaison.
• Prepare court bundles and update client spreadsheets.
• Draft basic legal documents and manage time effectively.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong written and verbal communication

Client-facing professionalism

Time management

Flexible team player

Education

Experience in legal or planning environments

Strong academic background

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

iManage

Job description

Overview

Planning Paralegal/Admin Assistant – Gatwick, East Sussex – Full Time

A leading law firm is seeking a highly organised and proactive Planning Legal Assistant to join its dynamic Planning team based in Gatwick. This is a rare opportunity to support one of the largest teams of chartered planning consultants within a law firm in England, working across planning law, environmental law, compulsory purchase, infrastructure and highways.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will provide administrative and technical/legal support to solicitors and planning consultants, contributing to a wide range of matters from planning applications to infrastructure projects. The role offers a unique blend of administrative duties and fee-earning legal work, with scope to grow professionally within a high-performing Real Estate group.

Responsibilities

Administrative Support:

• Diary management, meeting coordination and client liaison
• Document handling: printing, scanning, photocopying, formatting, binding
• Drafting basic correspondence and preparing engrossments
• File opening/closing, conflict checks and client welcome packs
• Monthly billing coordination, fee breakdowns and financial tracking
• Managing group inbox and supporting internal club administration
• Maintaining third-party registers and processing expenses

Legal & Technical Tasks:

• Preparing court bundles and updating client spreadsheets
• Drafting basic legal documents and uploading to portals
• Conducting planning research and submitting applications via Planning Portal
• Supporting business development: pitch documents, presentations, articles
• Submitting online representations and collating appeal documentation
• Time recording and assisting with precedent setup and risk protocols

Your Profile

• Prior experience in legal or planning environments, or strong academic background
• Excellent IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, iManage, digital dictation)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• Confident telephone manner and client-facing professionalism
• Ability to manage time effectively and work under pressure
• Flexible team player with a proactive mindset

Superb benefits package comes with this role.

How to Apply

• Online: Apply with your updated CV via the provided link
• Contact: For immediate consideration, contact Robert Rowland at G2 Legal

We look forward to hearing from you.

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