Experienced Legal Assistant | Commercial Property
Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 DOE
Location: Northampton
SJC Legal is currently working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to join its growing Commercial Property team in Northampton.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary who enjoys working within a busy property department and is looking for a long-term legal support position. You will work closely with experienced Commercial Property fee earners, providing essential administrative and transactional support and playing an important role in the smooth running of the department.
The Benefits
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Full-time, permanent position
- Opportunity to join an established and expanding Commercial Property team
- Work directly alongside experienced Commercial Property fee earners
- Exposure to a broad range of commercial property transactions
- Established and highly regarded regional law firm
- Supportive and collaborative working environment
- Varied and responsible legal support position
The Role
- Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to Commercial Property fee earners
- Assist with the progression of commercial property transactions
- Submit online property searches
- Prepare and submit Land Registry applications
- Assist with the completion and submission of Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
- Support the team with quality, compliance and file management requirements
- Prepare, format, scan and organise legal documentation and correspondence
- Maintain accurate records using the firm's Case Management system
- Manage competing priorities and expectations across multiple fee earners
- Liaise professionally with clients and other third parties
- Provide additional administrative support to other teams when required
The Candidate
- Be an experienced Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Property Assistant
- Have previous experience working within a legal property environment
- Commercial Property experience would be highly advantageous
- Have strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
- Be confident using Case Management systems
- Audio typing and digital dictation experience would be advantageous but is not essential
- Be comfortable working in an administrative and legal support-focused position
- Have excellent organisation and time management skills
- Be able to prioritise competing workloads and work effectively to strict deadlines
- Have a professional and confident telephone manner
- Be proactive, adaptable and enthusiastic with a strong team-focused approach
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion regarding this opportunity, or to discuss other legal support and Commercial Property positions currently available, please contact Alex Wilcock, Legal Recruitment Consultant at SJC Legal.
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