Job Description
Commercial Property Legal Assistant
Our client, a well-established law firm in the Top Legal 500 based in Colchester, is recruiting for an organised and detail–focused Commercial Property Legal Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected and supportive team, where you’ll play a key role in delivering exceptional legal support to the Commercial Property Team.
The Role
* Providing support to the team with a strong emphasis on document production, including formatting, proofreading
* Preparing and amending contracts, agreements, leases and correspondence with accuracy and professionalism
* Applying for Land Searches
* Track changes
* Opening new client files, conducting ID and AML checks, preparing initial documents, and closing files in line with the firm's procedures and compliance standards
* Maintaining well–organised case files using client management software and ensuring all documents are handled and stored in accordance with compliance and regulatory standards
* Supporting Solicitors with general administrative tasks including filing, scanning, and billing
* Managing diaries, arranging meetings, and coordinating travel plans for multiple solicitors
* Communicate with clients, colleagues, and external parties, maintaining confidentiality at all times
* Regular telephone contact with clients and professional contacts
* Assist fee earners in the maintenance of time recording
* File and case management, bill preparation
Experience required:
* This role would suit an experienced Commercial Property Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant or Paralegal candidates with Residential Property experience will also be considered
* Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Word, and quick to learn new systems and legal software
* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
* Strong document production and formatting Skills, with a high standard of spelling, grammar, and presentation
* Excellent organisational and time management skills, exceptional attention to detail
Benefits
* Workplace Pension scheme after 3 months' service
* Health cash plan and employee assistance programme, upon successful completion of probation period
* Death in service and Group income protection scheme
* Firm sick pay policy
* Holiday entitlement that includes 22 bookable days, plus Bank Holidays, with an additional 3 days for Christmas to New Year
* Opportunity for additional holiday for long service
Apply Now
Contact Julie Sheridan at JS Legal Recruitment Ltd, quoting reference JSL2373, OR email your CV now or call for a confidential discussion.
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All successful applications will be responded to within 7 working days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.