Eventus Legal are seeking a Legal Assistant for a full-time, permanent job in the Commercial Property department of a well-established law firm in Preston, Lancashire. Offering a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, a bonus scheme, 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, standard Monday to Friday hours of 09:00 to 17:00 and the potential for hybrid working after an initial period in the office, this is a great chance to develop your commercial property career in a growing team.
About the Role
You’ll be working under supervision and alongside a Commercial Solicitor. This Commercial Property Legal Assistant job offers varied, hands-on experience across commercial property matters from instruction through to completion and beyond.
- Preparing and progressing commercial property cases under supervision
- Liaising with and updating third parties including lenders, solicitors and agents
- Drafting documents including Land Registry and SDLT forms
- Carrying out searches
- Dealing with registrations and post-completion tasks
- Registering information with Companies House
- Preparing client care packs and carrying out AML checks
- Handling administrative tasks including preparing bills and completion statements
About You
You will be an organised, proactive legal professional who enjoys supporting a busy fee earner and takes pride in meeting deadlines.
- A minimum of one year's legal experience, ideally in commercial property but a strong residential property background can be considered
- Ability to manage completions is desirable
- Able to work on your own initiative and as part of a team
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Good IT skills
- Effective prioritisation, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage your time well
Benefits and Rewards
Alongside an attractive package, this permanent Commercial Property Legal Assistant job in Preston, Lancashire offers the chance to grow with a business that has exciting plans for the future.
- Salary of £26,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, with the top of the range for those who can manage completions
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Full-time hours of Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:00, with potential for flexibility with start and finish times
- Hybrid working and remote working may be available after an initial period of around six months in the office, potentially three days in the office and two days at home, subject to review based on progress
- Career development opportunities within a growing firm
- City centre office location which is convenient for the train station
About the Law Firm
Our client is an ambitious law firm with exciting growth plans and a focus on giving clients timely, individual advice. The team offers excellent career development opportunities, and this Commercial Property Legal Assistant job supports the Commercial Solicitor in the Preston office, so you will gain valuable experience in a supportive environment.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Commercial Property Legal Assistant job, please send your CV to Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion. Unfortunately, due to the volume of applications received for roles, if you have not heard from us within 10 days you have not been successful on this occasion.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.
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