Real Estate Legal Support Assistant — Flexible Hours

Brabners; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Life Insurance & Income Protection

Job summary

Brabners is seeking a highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join the Real Estate team in Manchester. You will provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to fee earners, helping maximise their fee-earning potential while delivering exceptional client service.

The role supports a wide range of property matters, including development, investment, asset management, and property transactions, working closely with solicitors and partners in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or legal support experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities are required.

Responsibilities

• Act as first point of contact for clients, colleagues and external contacts.
• Onboard new clients and matters, including file opening and client inception processes.
• Support fee earners with matter management and general case administration.
• Ensure timely delivery of monthly billing requirements.
• Manage diary, meetings, and key deadlines.
• Arrange travel and accommodation when required.
• Prepare and submit expense claims.
• Assist with drafting, formatting and amending legal documents.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisation & time management

Prioritisation

Initiative

Attention to detail

MS Office

Professional demeanor

Adaptability

Legal experience advantageous

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Brabners is seeking a highly organised Legal Support Assistant to join the Real Estate team in Manchester. You will provide comprehensive PA and administrative support to fee earners, helping maximise their fee-earning potential while delivering exceptional client service.

The role supports a wide range of property matters, including development, investment, asset management, and property transactions, working closely with solicitors and partners in a collaborative environment.