Legal Assistant (Residential Property)

Forbes Solicitors; Gordon (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Company pension

Health care benefits

Job summary

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Residential Property team at our Gordon House Office in Lancashire. This full-time role (36.25 hours) offers a collaborative environment, a fast-paced work pace, and a strong focus on delivering high-quality client service with a healthy work‑life balance.

You will support Advisors, prepare standard legal documents, draft correspondence, manage client communications, coordinate with third parties, and obtain necessary instructions.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above or equivalent.
• Experience in administration/secretarial roles, preferably in professional services.
• Strong attention to detail including proofreading and editing of legal documents.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively and coordinate multiple activities.
• Team player with good communication skills and commercial awareness.
• Proficient IT skills (Outlook, Word, and related systems).
• Interest in long-term progression in the department.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective support to Advisors through administration, planning and client engagement.
• Deliver work to clients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Prepare and complete standard legal documents using established processes and information.
• Draft and proofread standard correspondence for stakeholders from Advisor guidance.
• Coordinate and provide logistical support to Advisors and the department.
• Obtain instructions from clients and inform them of processes and next steps.
• Take and update client instructions to inform the department.
• Coordinate with third parties and manage external communications; chase responses and escalate when needed.

Skills

Administration experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Commercial awareness

Written and verbal communication

IT skills (Outlook, Word)

Education

GCSE Maths and English, grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

Tools

Outlook

Word

Job description

Job Description

The Role

Forbes Solicitors LLP are seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Residential Property team at our Gordon House Office in Lancashire. This role is full-time, working 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We are also open to considering part‑time working arrangements, depending on business need.

The Role

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone to start and/ or progress their career and become part of a collaborative and professional team. While the role demands the fast pace, customer focus, and high standards of a law firm, it also ensures a sustainable work‑life balance.

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:

• Provide effective and efficient support to Advisors through administration, planning and client engagement. (There is no dictation associated with this role).
• Successful completion of work required to deliver work to clients in a timely and efficient manner.
• Preparing and completing standard legal documents for the delivery of client work, using set processes, systems and information provided.
• Drafting and proof‑reading standard correspondence for any relevant stakeholders based on information provided by an Advisor.
• Providing organisation and logistical support to Advisors and the department for the practical delivery of services to clients.
• Obtaining instructions and information from clients and informing them of the processes and next steps.
• Taking and updating client instructions to accurately inform the department of requirements.
• Co‑ordinating and liaising with third parties.
• Manage on‑going communications with all external stakeholders, answering queries, managing expectations, providing updates and effectively chasing responses required and escalating appropriately.

The Person

We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in:

Essential

• GCSE Maths and English, grade C/4 or above, or equivalent.
• Previous experience within administration/secretarial roles (ideally within professional services).
• Demonstrates good attention to detail, including proof‑reading and editing skills to ensure accuracy and quality of legal documents.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and coordinate multiple activities simultaneously.
• Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team.
• Demonstrates well-developed commercial awareness.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients, colleagues, and external parties.
• Demonstrates competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience).
• Has an interest in long term development/progression in the department.

Desirable

• Previous legal assistant/paralegal experience.
• Previous experience within Property Law.

If you are interested in this role or in joining Forbes Solicitors, please visit our website to learn more about us.

The Firm

At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.

We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.

We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award‑winning Firm.

The Benefits

We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including:

• 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays.
• Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs).
• Celebration leave.
• Ongoing professional development.
• Progression opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Profit share scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Subsidised tuck shops.
• Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services).
• BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents).
• Retailer and gym membership discounts.
• Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs).
• Annual Events.

Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.