Legal Assistant - Commercial Property

 

Our well established client is seeking a professional and organised Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Property team, providing administrative and legal support to fee earners across a range of commercial property matters.

 

The role involves supporting file management, correspondence, document preparation, client communication, appointment coordination, and general case administration, while delivering excellent client care and maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance. You will play a key role in ensuring matters progress efficiently and that clients receive a positive and professional service throughout their legal journey.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and an interest in property law to develop their career within a supportive and professional legal environment.

 

Knowledge: 
•    A good understanding of how to manage a variety of administrative duties. 
•    A high degree of IT literacy, particularly a good familiarity with MS Office and ideally with experience of using electronic case management systems.
•    Knowledge of property law process would be an advantage. 

 

Skills: 
•    Resilient and highly organised in a busy working environment – an ability to prioritise and provide support to a number of fee-earners and partners across a wide range of cases. 
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
•    Ability to work independently on your own initiative, with minimum supervision. 
•    A strong team player who supports colleagues and the work of the team. 
•    Attention to detail and effective time management. 
•    Flexible and motivated. We value enthusiasm and commitment as well as ability and experience. 

 

Experience: 
•    Previous experience in a similar role in a law firm or legal department. 
•    Proven administrative experience. 
•    Experience of audio typing and working from digital dictation systems is highly desirable. 
•    Previous experience working within a conveyancing or residential property team would be advantageous.