Legal Assistant in Brighton

Due to continued expansion, we are seeking a capable Legal Assistant to join our Lease Extension and Enfranchisement team on a full-time basis at our Brighton/Hove office. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and wants to play a key role in supporting a specialist property team. Please note this role will be full-time in the office.

The successful candidate will provide a mixture of secretarial, administrative and legal support to fee earners within the department. You will need to be organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities, with strong IT and numeracy skills. Confidence using Microsoft Office is essential, and experience with legal case management systems would be beneficial. Familiarity with Proclaim would be helpful but is not required as training will be given.

The role is varied and will include a combination of secretarial and legal support tasks, such as:

• Handling day-to-day client and third-party communications by email and telephone.
• Opening new matters and maintaining accurate client records, including completing Anti-Money Laundering checks.
• Assisting with client onboarding processes and related administrative tasks.
• Preparing correspondence and documents from digital dictation.
• Co-ordinating appointments, meetings, and diary arrangements for the team.
• Monitoring key dates and supporting fee earners to ensure deadlines are met.
• Managing incoming post, scanning, and ensuring documents are filed promptly and accurately.
• Supporting file compliance requirements, including risk assessment procedures.
• Using the Land Registry Portal to obtain office copies, title documents and submit applications and assisting with requisitions raised by the Land Registry.
• Assisting with financial administration, including arranging payments and supporting completion processes.
• Helping with billing, invoicing, and other matter management tasks as needed.

Previous experience working in a secretarial role or a legal support role within a law firm is desirable. Strong organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail. The ability to prioritise workloads effectively and remain calm under pressure. A professional and approachable manner when dealing with clients and colleagues. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm for supporting a busy team.

We value our people and offer a range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth, including:

• Private medical cash plan
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Working hours of 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
• Social activities and sports teams
• Dog-friendly office days

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you're ready to take the next step in your legal career, we'd love to hear from you!

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.