Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Lichfield, providing dedicated support to a solicitor within the busy Commercial Property department.
This role is perfect for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and prior experience supporting fee earners in a legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
You will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the department. Typical duties will include:
* Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments
* Handling client correspondence, queries and telephone calls in line with client care standards
* Opening and closing case files and maintaining accurate client records on the firm’s case management system
* Preparing legal documents such as contract packs, transfer forms and supporting paperwork
* Submitting SDLT returns to HMRC and registering property applications with the Land Registry
* Drafting and producing letters, forms and bills (including from dictation)
* Managing hard copy files, including filing, scanning, copying and retrieval
About you
To be considered for this Commercial Property Legal Assistant role, you will have:
* Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, ideally within property law
* Excellent communication skills with a professional and client-focused manner
* Strong IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management software
* A proactive and organised approach with the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure
* High levels of accuracy and discretion when handling sensitive information
* A motivated, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to excellent client service
Benefits and Package
* Full-time role: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm (office-based)
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension scheme
* Holiday bonus scheme
* Firm-funded eye tests
* Immediate start available
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career as a Commercial Property Legal Assistant in a supportive and professional environment, working alongside experienced solicitors on a varied caseload of property matters.
To apply please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal or apply online for more information.
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