An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join an established legal team in Preston.
This role would suit someone with at least 1 year's property experience, ideally with some exposure to commercial property, who is looking to develop their knowledge and experience within a supportive and busy legal environment.
You will provide a broad range of legal and administrative support, working closely with solicitors and other members of the property team to ensure matters progress efficiently and deadlines are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the preparation and progression of property matters under supervision.
- Liaising with third parties including lenders, solicitors, agents and other professionals.
- Preparing and updating legal documentation, including Land Registry and SDLT forms.
- Ordering and dealing with property searches.
- Assisting with registrations and post-completion work.
- Preparing and submitting information to Companies House where required.
- Preparing client care packs and completing AML checks.
- Assisting with completion statements and bills.
- Providing general administrative and legal support to the wider property team.
- Ensuring files and documentation are maintained accurately and matters are progressed within required timescales.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- At least 1 year's experience within property law, preferably commercial property.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.
- Good IT skills and confidence using legal systems and Microsoft Office.
- The ability to prioritise workload, manage deadlines and work efficiently.
- The confidence to work on your own initiative while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
- A genuine interest in developing a career within commercial property.
What's in it for you?
- £25,000 - £30,000 salary, depending on experience.
- 25 days' holiday per annum, plus bank holidays.
- Westfield Health benefits.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive team environment with a genuine focus on work-life balance.
- The opportunity to develop your commercial property experience within an established legal team.
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Commercial Property Assistant in Rishton employer: Clayton Legal
Join a highly regarded Legal 500-ranked law firm in Liverpool, where you will thrive in a collaborative and commercially focused environment. With a strong emphasis on professional development and a supportive team culture, this role offers an excellent opportunity for career progression while managing a diverse caseload of quality residential property matters. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, competitive salary, and the chance to build lasting relationships with clients in a firm known for its loyal client base and high-value transactions.
