Legal Assistant Commercial Property

Our client has a permanent, full time vacancy for a Legal Assistant to provide efficient support to their Commercial Property department.

The Role

• Opening and managing files throughout the transaction in accordance with procedures
• Obtaining title deeds, Land Registry title and plans
• Preparing Contract documentation
• Checking post and dealing with matters arising
• Preparation and amendment of Leases and Completion Statements
• Progressing a transaction, keeping all parties up to date
• Preparing Completion Statements and completing transactions
• Dealing with post completion of files
• Liaising with clients and third parties
• Diary management
• Scanning and copying
• Updating the Case Management System
• Using Land Registry Portal, SDLT, Word, Outlook and other computer packages as appropriate
• Provide support to other fee earners as and when required

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have some knowledge and experience of Residential or Commercial Property work however this is not essential

Ability to work independently, as well as in conjunction with the rest of the department

Demonstrates persistence and commitment to completing tasks and objectives

Excellent telephone manner

Ability to prioritise and multi-task in a busy environment

Confident IT skills

Outstanding organisational skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent communication, ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels

Understand the importance of confidentiality

Proactive and able to use initiative

Calm under pressure

Reliable and dependable

Easily adaptable to change

Positive attitude, can-do attitude

Effective team player.

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.