Plot Sales Legal Assistant

LJ Recruitment; Spalding; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional law firm in Spalding is seeking a Plot Sales Legal Assistant to provide support on a high-volume caseload. The ideal candidate will have experience in property law, strong organizational skills, and attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £35,000 and opportunities for career progression within a supportive team environment. Contact Natalie Dwan for more details.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Hybrid working available

Qualifications

• Experience in residential or commercial property, ideally with plot sales exposure.
• Experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or legal secretary looking to step up.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support on plot sales and new build matters.
• Prepare and draft contracts and completion statements.
• Liaise with clients and developers to progress transactions efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and case management data.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Plot Sales Legal Assistant

Location: Spalding (Office-Based / Hybrid)
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 + Benefits
Sector: Residential Development / Plot Sales
Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading regional law firm with a highly regarded Property and Development practice, is seeking a Plot Sales Legal Assistant to join their busy and friendly team in Spalding. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑oriented and proactive individual to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the firm's residential development and commercial property teams, you'll play a key role in supporting a high‑volume plot sales caseload for well‑known housebuilders and developers. The role offers variety, client contact, and the chance to build valuable experience in a specialist area of property law.

This position would suit an experienced Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Conveyancing Assistant who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support on a range of plot sales and new build matters.
• Prepare and draft standard documentation, contracts, and completion statements.
• Liaise with clients, developers, and purchasers' solicitors to progress transactions efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and case management data.
• Assist fee earners with file management and post‑completion work.
• Support with general administrative duties within the property department.

About You

• Previous experience working in residential or commercial property, ideally with plot sales exposure.
• Ideally you will have experience as a legal Assistant or paralegal or you will be a legal secretary looking to take a step up.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive, team‑focused attitude with a client service mindset.

Why Apply

• Join a respected and expanding regional law firm with a strong property reputation.
• Competitive salary (£28,000 - £35,000) plus benefits.
• Supportive team culture with excellent training and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to gain experience in high‑quality development and plot sales work.
• Modern, well‑equipped offices in Colchester with hybrid working available.

To Apply

Please apply or contact Natalie Dwan, Legal Business Manager at LJ Recruitment, for a confidential discussion