Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Legal Assistant to join a well-established and growing law firm in the Bolton area. This is a permanent, full-time position offering a salary of £24,000 to £26,000 depending on experience, working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:15pm. Based in the Bolton area and commutable from Bolton, Wigan, Leigh, Horwich, Atherton, Tyldesley, Hindley and Farnworth, this opportunity is ideally suited to an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with a background in commercial property who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and well-resourced team.

About the Job

As the incoming Legal Assistant you will provide comprehensive support to a Solicitor within the commercial property department, playing a key part in the smooth and efficient running of a busy caseload. This is a varied and hands-on position that will suit someone who takes pride in delivering excellent client care and who enjoys working as part of a close-knit, collaborative team.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of Contract Packs, Transfer Forms and other legal documents
• Attending to clients both in person and over the telephone in a professional and welcoming manner
• Submitting SDLT forms to HMRC and lodging applications with Land Registry
• Opening and closing client files in line with firm procedures
• Preparing client correspondence, enclosures and billing documentation
• Creating and maintaining accurate client records on the case management system
• Managing and maintaining fee earner diaries, including scheduling meetings and appointments
• Handling routine client correspondence and responding to day-to-day queries
• Maintaining confidentiality of client and firm information at all times
• Providing reception cover as and when required

About You

You will be an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with a background in commercial property, looking to bring your skills to a progressive and forward-thinking firm. You will be confident working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and delivering a consistently high standard of work.

You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Previous experience in a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary position, ideally within a property team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a confident and professional manner
• Excellent organisational skills and a methodical, detail-focused approach to work
• The ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines under pressure
• Discretion when handling sensitive client and firm information
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude with a commitment to excellent client service
• Confidence working with case management systems and standard legal technology
• A collaborative and team-oriented approach

Benefits and Rewards

This is a genuinely attractive opportunity to join a well-resourced firm that invests in its people and their long-term development. Alongside an excellent starting salary, you will benefit from a comprehensive package including:

• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Christmas week closure
• Holiday purchase scheme — purchase up to 3 additional days per year
• Bonus holiday scheme — earn up to 12 additional days leave per year based on monthly income targets
• Pension through The Peoples Partnership — 3% employer and 5% employee contribution
• Medicash health scheme and Employee Assistance Programme (following probation)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Online training courses and professional development support

About the Firm

The employer is a well-established and nationally recognised law firm operating across a network of offices throughout England and Wales. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality legal advice to both individuals and businesses, the firm offers a broad range of services spanning commercial property, residential conveyancing, employment, family and beyond.

Known for combining the resources and reach of a national firm with the approachable, relationship-focused culture of a local practice, the employer places real value on building long-term client relationships and providing tailored, practical legal solutions. The commercial property team is actively growing, making this an exciting time to join and contribute to the continued development of the department.

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Legal Assistant job in the Bolton, Wigan and Atherton area.

If you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity or other legal vacancies across the North West, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion.

Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.