Legal Assistant (London)

Leasehold Enfranchisement Legal Assistant

About Us

We are a well-established, specialist Leasehold Enfranchisement practice, dedicated to delivering expert legal services to a diverse mix of landlord and tenant clients. We take pride in our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction.

The Opportunity

Are you ready for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but dynamic legal team. As an experienced Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in assisting fee-earners , supporting the department’s growth while advancing your career in a specialist area of property law.

Key Responsibilities

Your role will include, but is not limited to:

• Client Services: Liaising with potential clients, opening files and dealing with client onboarding
• Legal Documentation: Support fee earners in the preparation of legal documents such as leases, notices and various documents relating to residential property transactions
• Marketing and Promotion: Contributing to the growth of the department through the creation of articles and content.
• Risk Management: Ensuring all work complies with the Firm’s risk and file management procedures.
• Administrative Support: Handling general administrative duties, including answering calls and maintaining the firm’s practice, filing, handling the case management system.
• Post-completion and file closure:  Dealing with post-completion including registration of documents at the Land Registry, closing & archiving files.

Requirements

• You will need to have experience in an administrative role or similar position.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• Excellent phone etiquette and strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Competent typing skills with attention to detail for accurate data entry.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilities.

If you are enthusiastic about providing high-quality legal services and are eager to join a team that values professionalism and client care, we would love to hear from you!

• Job Type: Full-time