Property Legal Assistant

Office Angels; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Lewes is seeking a Property Legal Assistant to support solicitors in both residential and commercial property transactions. The successful candidate will prepare legal documents, conduct searches, and provide administrative support while managing client relationships. Ideal applicants will have prior experience in legal support roles and exhibit excellent organizational skills, with a capacity to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in Commercial or Residential Property.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assisting solicitors with residential and/or commercial property transactions.
• Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence.
• Conducting searches and reviewing title documents.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other third parties.
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining case files.
• Providing general administrative support to the property team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Collaborative work

Independent work

Job description

Property Legal Assistant
Location: Lewes

9-5 Monday to Friday, 1 day remote working
Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 DOE

Office Angels are partnering a local firm in their search for a Property Legal Assistant to join their highly regarded forward-thinking company with a reputation for excellence.

About your role:

• Assisting solicitors with residential and/or commercial property transactions


• Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence


• Conducting searches and reviewing title documents


• Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other third parties


• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining case files


• Providing general administrative support to the property team

What We're Looking For:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in Commercial or residential Property


• Excellent attention to detail and time management


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Please apply with your CV ASAP!

Office Angels are an equal opportunity employer and are acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.


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