Real Estate Legal Assistant

Prosperity Law; Liverpool, Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national law firm in Manchester and Liverpool seeks a Real Estate Legal Assistant to support their growing team. In this full-time role, you'll handle various transactional tasks, collaborate with partners, and ensure smooth operations. With a minimum of 2 years' experience, you're expected to excel in communication and organisation. The firm offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Private health care

Lunch provided daily

Pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ real estate property experience.
• Experience in residential property will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Assist with transactional work for real estate property clients.
• File opening/closing, client onboarding, and compliance.
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to learn fast

Organisational skills

Job description

Real Estate Legal Assistant at Prosperity Law LLP

Location: Manchester (the role may also be considered for our Liverpool office)

Job Type: Full-time, permanent (part-time hours may be considered)

About Us:

Prosperity Law LLP are one of the UK’s leading national law firms, recognised for delivering exceptional legal services to a wide range of clients. Our offices are based in prime locations, and we are seeking a Real Estate Legal Assistant to enhance our growing Real Estate team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic team within a supportive, forward-thinking firm.

Role Overview:

You will be assisting with good quality transactional work with a variety of real estate property clients, so will possess excellent communication skills and be competent at providing hands on support to the Partners in the team and be able to hit the ground running. Attention to detail and an ability to learn fast is critical and will be rewarded.

Tasks would include:

• File opening/closing, client onboarding and compliance;
• Registration applications, including applications for registration at the Land Registry and Companies House;
• Prepare, format, and proofread legal documents, correspondence, leases, and contracts;
• Ordering searches through our online search provider, downloading official documents from the Land Registry;
• Draft standard legal documents and letters under supervision;
• Preparation of stamp duty land tax submissions;
• Diary management, updating clients and chasing third parties;
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using the firm’s case management system;
• Monitor key deadlines and assist with progressing transactions efficiently;
• There will also be the opportunity for some supervised fee-earning work for those with relevant experience or a desire to progress within the role.

NOTE: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the process, and we would aim to reach an agreement on any changes.

About You:

The successful candidate will be self-motivated and committed to delivering first-class service to clients and will be highly organised with the ability to prioritise, work to deadlines and manage multiple matters accurately in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum of 2 years’ real estate property experience. Those with residential property experience will also be considered.

What We Offer:

A competitive salary and benefits package, including pension, private health care with lunch provided each day.

A collaborative and supportive working environment.

Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the firm.

How to Apply:

If you are an ambitious Real Estate Legal Assistant looking for an exciting opportunity in Manchester and/or Liverpool, we want to hear from you.