Real Estate Legal Assistant - 6-Month Contract (Bournemouth)

Lester Aldridge; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lester Aldridge is recruiting a Legal Assistant for its Bournemouth office on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will provide essential administrative support to fee earners in the Real Estate team, handling Land Registry submissions, document preparation and client communications.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administration experience, ideally within a legal or professional services environment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently whilst contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
• A professional, discreet and client-focused approach.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Experience of Land Registry processes or property-related legal administration would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with file openings and maintaining accurate matter and instruction records.
• Managing incoming communications, including responding to instruction emails and handling telephone enquiries professionally.
• Scanning, filing and organising documents, correspondence and incoming post.
• Preparing and processing legal documents and Land Registry forms, including AP1, FR1 and UN1 applications.
• Obtaining documentation and information from the Land Registry and Companies House.
• Supporting the post-completion process, including submitting Land Registry applications and monitoring their progress.
• Organising meetings, diary appointments and virtual meetings via Teams and Zoom.
• Coordinating fund transfers and liaising with internal departments to meet deadlines.
• Assisting with file management, deeds scheduling and archiving.
• Providing support to other teams when required to cover holidays and absences.

Skills

Administration experience

Legal environment

Organised & detail-oriented

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Job description

Lester Aldridge is recruiting a Legal Assistant for its Bournemouth office on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will provide essential administrative support to fee earners in the Real Estate team, handling Land Registry submissions, document preparation and client communications.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.