Job description Legal Assistant * We are looking for a legal assistant to join our friendly commercial property team in our office in Southampton. The role involves providing day to day support for commercial property fee earners in a busy high street office, so good organisational skills, and the ability to prioritise work is essential. * The role will involve dealing with all aspects of commercial property work from opening the files all the way through to post-completion formalities and file closures. The exposure to work includes, but is not limited to, buying and selling freehold and leasehold property, acting in relation to new, or existing leases, either from the perspective of the landlord or tenant, option agreements, overage deeds and deeds of easement. Experience of dealing with SDLT returns, Companies House filings and Land Registry applications is required. * The ideal candidate will have similar previous working experience and possess a good working knowledge of commercial property legal work. Key Skills Required: * Good working knowledge of commercial property legal work * Excellent written and verbal communication skills required * Proven experience in accuracy and attention to detail is important as the role will involve completion of legal documents and the use of our online case management systems * Ability to prioritise work and confidence to work within a fast-paced environment * Responding to clients in a professional, friendly and timely manner * Enjoy working independently and as part of a team * Flexibility and adaptable attitude to work * IT literate in Excel and Outlook, good working knowledge of case management systems & online systems Working Pattern: The role is permanent and full-time (37.5 hours / 5 days per week). No weekend working. Office based role. Salary & Benefits: * Competitive salary * 25 days annual leave all UK bank holidays (Pro-Rata if part-time) * Birthday leave * Discretionary Performance related bonus’s (paid monthly) * Simplyhealth Membership * Employee Referral scheme * Pension scheme 4% matched * Discounted legal fees * Life Insurance