Property Legal Assistant — Growth & Benefits

Forbes Solicitors LLP; Preston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank/UK

Health care benefits

Pension

Progression opportunities

Annual events

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Property team at the Gordon House Office. This full-time role (36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday) offers a supportive, collaborative environment and a clear path for career progression.

In this position you will provide essential administrative and secretarial support to Advisors, prepare standard legal documents, draft correspondence, manage client instructions, and coordinate with clients and third parties to

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above.
• Experience in administration/secretarial roles.
• Attention to detail in legal documents.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and multitask.
• Team player with commercial awareness.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Competent IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems).

Responsibilities

• Provide effective administrative support to Advisors through administration, planning and secretarial work.
• Complete non-chargeable work required to deliver client work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare and complete standard legal documents using set processes, systems and information provided.
• Draft and proof-read standard correspondence for relevant stakeholders.
• Take and update client instructions to inform the department of requirements.
• Provide organisation and logistical support to Advisors and the department (diarising meetings, notes, transport, directions, liaising with clients and third parties).
• Obtain instructions and inform clients of processes and next steps.
• Coordinate and liaise with third parties.
• Manage ongoing communications with external stakeholders and escalate where needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proof-reading

Time management

Teamwork

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English, grade C/4 or above

Tools

Outlook

Word

Job description

Forbes Solicitors LLP is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Property team at the Gordon House Office. This full-time role (36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday) offers a supportive, collaborative environment and a clear path for career progression.

In this position you will provide essential administrative and secretarial support to Advisors, prepare standard legal documents, draft correspondence, manage client instructions, and coordinate with clients and third parties to