Property Legal Assistant

Service Care Solutions; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector legal service provider in St Albans is seeking a professional to support the delivery of property-related legal services. You'll assist with commercial and residential conveyancing while drafting legally binding documents. Ideal candidates will have a law-related qualification and knowledge of property law. This role offers £24 per hour umbrella, with a contract lasting 3 months, and potential for home working.

Qualifications

• A law-related qualification and legal work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of property and land law, including Housing Acts.
• Previous experience providing technical advice on complex property matters.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with commercial and residential conveyancing.
• Drafting legally binding documents and correspondence.
• Identifying and escalating legal irregularities.

Skills

Property and land law knowledge

Legal document drafting

Conveyancing advice

Education

Law-related qualification (LPC/LLM/LLB)

Job description

Role

Supporting the delivery of property‑related legal services, ensuring best use of the Council's property assets.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with commercial and residential conveyancing, including Right to Buy matters.
• Drafting legally binding documents, correspondence and completion statements.
• Identifying and escalating legal irregularities or potential fraudulent activity.

Qualifications

• A law‑related qualification (LPC / LLM / LLB) and legal work experience.
• Strong working knowledge of property and land law, including Housing Acts, Landlord & Tenant legislation, and relevant case law.
• Previous experience providing technical advice on conveyancing and complex property matters.

Details

Location: Hertfordshire. Rate: £24ph umbrella / £21.49ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £19.17ph PAYE exc. holiday pay. Contract: 3‑month ongoing, 37 hours per week. Office‑based with home‑working possibility.

Contact

To apply, contact Lloyd Stanley via email (url removed).