Job Description
The Company
Our client is a professional legal practice operating within the property law sector. The firm supports clients with both residential and commercial property matters and offers a busy, fast-paced working environment.
The Role
On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary for their Property Law team. In this proactive and organised role, you will support one Residential Property Solicitor and one Commercial Property Solicitor within a busy property department. This is a varied and hands-on position, ideal for someone with property law experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Responsibilities within this role will include:
• Sending out quotes to prospective clients.
• Opening new files and carrying out client due diligence, including ID checks and AML compliance.
• Preparing and issuing client care letters and terms of engagement.
• Liaising with clients to obtain initial documentation and information.
• Assisting with a range of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.
• Supporting on commercial property transactions as required.
• Preparing contract packs and legal documentation.
• Ordering searches and managing search results.
• Drafting standard correspondence and documents.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties.
• Submitting SDLT returns.
• Dealing with Land Registry applications.
The Person
The ideal candidate is proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a busy environment supporting multiple fee-earners.
• Experience in residential conveyancing (essential).
• Commercial property experience (desirable).
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Familiarity with Land Registry and SDLT submissions.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
The Salary
£26-32,000
The Hours
Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm
The Location
Bradley Stoke, Bristol (100% office based)