Property Legal Support Specialist (Temporary, Hybrid)

Cherry Professional; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in the East Midlands is looking for a Temporary Legal Support Officer to join their Property Management Team. This role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding legal matters, managing legal instructions, and supporting the Head of Legal and Records. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal support, excellent communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with property law. This is a temporary position offering hybrid working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a personal assistant or legal support professional, ideally supporting senior lawyers or managers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build positive relationships with external legal providers and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a legal environment or handling confidential information.
• Familiarity with data protection principles and practices.
• Knowledge of property law or specific experience working within property-related legal support.
• Advanced skills in MS Office Suite and legal case management software.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding legal matters.
• Instruct external legal providers and manage the legal instruction register.
• Assist the Head of Legal and Records with managing external legal providers.
• Organize legal meetings and ensure effective management.
• Obtain search results from relevant authorities.
• Provide general administration support to the Legal Team.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Relationship building

Familiarity with data protection

Legal support experience

MS Office Suite proficiency

Legal case management software knowledge

Job description

A public sector organization in the East Midlands is looking for a Temporary Legal Support Officer to join their Property Management Team. This role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders regarding legal matters, managing legal instructions, and supporting the Head of Legal and Records. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal support, excellent communication and organizational skills, and familiarity with property law. This is a temporary position offering hybrid working arrangements.