Legal Assistant - Commercial Property

Required Skills

• Commercial Property

Job Summary

Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Full-time | Permanent

Portsmouth

£24,000 – £30,000

RecQuest is proud to be recruiting exclusively on behalf of a well-established, multi-office law firm with a strong reputation in the South. Following continued growth, they are looking to add a Legal Assistant to their busy Commercial Property team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive, professional environment where quality of work and client service sit at the heart of everything they do. You will play a vital role supporting Fee Earners across a varied caseload, helping to ensure matters progress smoothly and clients receive an exceptional service.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a legal support role (commercial property preferred)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, both on the phone and in writing
• Strong IT skills and experience using case management systems
• A proactive team player who enjoys supporting others
• Professional, personable and client focused

What you’ll be doing:

• You’ll provide hands-on support across the full lifecycle of commercial property matters, including: Opening and maintaining files, ensuring all compliance and due diligence requirements are met
• Drafting correspondence, preparing legal documents and engrossments
• Carrying out searches and legal research as required
• Managing post and ensuring outgoing mail is prepared in time for daily dispatch
• Using the case management system accurately and keeping both digital and paper files organised
• Handling inbound calls professionally, providing updates or taking detailed messages
• Attending clients in reception for routine matters such as appointments and document collection
• Assisting with billing, completion statements and internal processes
• Managing post-completion work, including Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions
• Archiving completed files in line with firm procedures
• Supporting the wider team with ad-hoc administrative duties when needed
• Work in line with SRA, FCA and internal compliance requirements
• Follow AML and data protection procedures
• Flag any potential breaches to the appropriate compliance officers
• Maintain the highest professional standards at all times

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Supportive team culture with long-term progression opportunities
• High-quality work within a respected commercial property team
• Stable, growing firm with a strong reputation
• Full-time, permanent position

Interested?

If you’re a Legal Assistant looking to step into a commercial property role within a firm that genuinely values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today by contacting RecQuest for a confidential discussion.