Location: Park Gate | Full-Time | Competitive Salary up to £30K DOE
GMP Recruitment Agency Limited is currently partnering with an established and highly regarded law firm on the South Coast to recruit a Legal Assistant to join its Commercial Property team at its Park Gate office.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable, multi-service law firm with a long-standing history of providing quality legal services and building lasting client relationships. The successful candidate will provide essential administrative and transactional support to the Commercial Property team, helping ensure matters progress efficiently and clients receive an excellent level of service.
The Role & Responsibilities
- Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Commercial Property team throughout the transaction process.
- Opening new files electronically and preparing any necessary paper files, including completing conflict checks, client identification and relevant compliance procedures.
- Preparing correspondence and legal documents using digital dictation.
- Managing the closure, storage and retrieval of both electronic and physical files.
- Liaising professionally with clients and third parties, including estate agents, landlords and other solicitors, to assist with the smooth progression of transactions.
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date information on the firm's case management system.
- Ensuring all file administration is completed accurately and in line with internal procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties as required.
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within a law firm.
- Experience supporting a Commercial Property team would be advantageous, although candidates with transferable experience from other areas of law will also be considered.
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritise workloads and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
- Professional communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients, colleagues and external contacts.
- A commitment to delivering excellent client care and maintaining confidentiality.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, alongside the ability to use case management systems.
- A proactive, flexible and collaborative approach, with a willingness to support colleagues and contribute positively to the wider team.
Salary & Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Contributory pension scheme.
- 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing by one day per year after five years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
- Additional annual leave over the Christmas period.
- Discounted legal services after one year of service.
- Extended sickness policy.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Discounted gym membership through the Health Cash Plan.
- Free eyesight tests.LI>
- Annual staff functions.
Apply Today
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and motivated legal support professional to join an established Commercial Property team and develop their career within a respected law firm.
If you have previous experience within a legal environment, excellent administrative skills and a passion for delivering outstanding client service, GMP Recruitment would love to hear from you.
GMP Recruitment Agency Ltd agency are recruiting for this role on behalf of our client and are acting as a Recruitment Agency
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