Commercial Property Legal Assistant
Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.
Portsmouth
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join an established law firm in Portsmouth. Working as part of a busy and friendly Property team, you will provide key support to Fee Earners across a varied commercial property caseload.
Working closely with Fee Earners, you will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support across a varied portfolio of commercial property matters.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Supporting Fee Earners with a varied commercial property caseload.
- Opening new files and matters on the firm's Case Management system.
- Preparing client care letters.
- Drafting correspondence, documents and precedents on behalf of Fee Earners.
- Submitting property searches and assisting with reports on search results and title documentation.
- Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications.
- Assisting with completions and post-completion formalities.
- Liaising with clients, solicitors and other relevant parties to ensure matters progress smoothly and Fee Earners are kept up to date.
- Audio typing from digital dictation.
- Managing diaries and arranging client and departmental meetings using Outlook.
- Providing general administrative and legal support to the Property team as required.
You will ideally have:
- At least 1 year's legal secretarial or legal assistant experience within Property.
- Experience supporting commercial property matters.
- Strong legal administration and secretarial skills.
- Experience with audio typing and digital dictation systems.
- Previous experience using a Case Management system.
What they offer:
- Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm and in the office. xgikmsk
- Salary depending on experience - £25,000 +
- Competitive holiday plus bank holiday.
- Pension scheme...
Commercial Property Legal Assistant employer: Workshop Recruitment
Join a well-established organisation that values proactive and organised individuals in the role of People and Operations Assistant. With a predominantly remote working environment, you will enjoy the flexibility of home working while being part of a supportive team that prioritises employee growth and development. Located near Portsmouth, this role offers a collaborative work culture where your contributions are recognised, and you can thrive in a dynamic setting focused on operational excellence.
