Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary | Property

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Job Description

The Company

Our client is a professional legal practice operating within the property law sector. The firm supports clients with both residential and commercial property matters and offers a busy, fast-paced working environment.

The Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary for their Property Law team. In this proactive and organised role, you will support one Residential Property Solicitor and one Commercial Property Solicitor within a busy property department. This is a varied and hands-on position, ideal for someone with property law experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities within this role will include:

  • Sending out quotes to prospective clients.
  • Opening new files and carrying out client due diligence, including ID checks and AML compliance.
  • Preparing and issuing client care letters and terms of engagement.
  • Liaising with clients to obtain initial documentation and information.
  • Assisting with a range of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.
  • Supporting on commercial property transactions as required.
  • Preparing contract packs and legal documentation.
  • Ordering searches and managing search results.
  • Drafting standard correspondence and documents.
  • Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties.
  • Submitting SDLT returns.
  • Dealing with Land Registry applications.

The Person

The ideal candidate is proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a busy environment supporting multiple fee-earners. Post Completion experience is ESSENTIAL

  • Experience in residential conveyancing (essential).
  • Commercial property experience (desirable).
  • Strong understanding of the conveyancing process.
  • Familiarity with Land Registry and SDLT submissions.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.

The Salary

£26-32,000

The Hours

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

The Location

Bradley Stoke, Bristol (100% office based)

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Location:
Bristol
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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