Required Skills Commercial Property Job Summary Commercial Property Legal Assistant Full-time | Permanent Portsmouth £24,000 - £30,000 RecQuest is proud to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of a well-established, multi-office law firm with a strong reputation in the South. Following continued growth, they are looking to add a Legal Assistant to their busy Commercial Property team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, professional environment where quality of work and client service sit at the heart of everything they do. You will play a vital role supporting Fee Earners across a varied caseload, helping to ensure matters progress smoothly and clients receive an exceptional service. What we’re looking for: Previous experience in a legal support role (commercial property preferred) Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Confident communicator, both on the phone and in writing Strong IT skills and experience using case management systems A proactive team player who enjoys supporting others Professional, personable and client focused What you’ll be doing: You’ll provide hands-on support across the full lifecycle of commercial property matters, including: Opening and maintaining files, ensuring all compliance and due diligence requirements are met Drafting correspondence, preparing legal documents and engrossments Carrying out searches and legal research as required Managing post and ensuring outgoing mail is prepared in time for daily dispatch Using the case management system accurately and keeping both digital and paper files organised Handling inbound calls professionally, providing updates or taking detailed messages Attending clients in reception for routine matters such as appointments and document collection Assisting with billing, completion statements and internal processes Managing post-completion work, including Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions Archiving completed files in line with firm procedures Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative duties when needed Work in line with SRA, FCA and internal compliance requirements Follow AML and data protection procedures Flag any potential breaches to the appropriate compliance officers Maintain the highest professional standards at all times What’s on offer: Competitive salary, dependent on experience Supportive team culture with long-term progression opportunities High-quality work within a respected commercial property team Stable, growing firm with a strong reputation Full-time, permanent position Interested? If you’re a Legal Assistant looking to step into a commercial property role within a firm that genuinely values its people, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today by contacting RecQuest for a confidential discussion.