Commercial Property Legal Assistant

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a well-established law firm in Lichfield, providing dedicated support to a solicitor within the busy Commercial Property department.

This role is perfect for someone with strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail and prior experience supporting fee earners in a legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the department. Typical duties will include:

Managing diaries, scheduling meetings and coordinating appointments
Handling client correspondence, queries and telephone calls in line with client care standards
Opening and closing case files and maintaining accurate client records on the firm’s case management system
Preparing legal documents such as contract packs, transfer forms and supporting paperwork
Submitting SDLT returns to HMRC and registering property applications with the Land Registry
Drafting and producing letters, forms and bills (including from dictation)
Managing hard copy files, including filing, scanning, copying and retrieval

About you

To be considered for this Commercial Property Legal Assistant role, you will have:

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary, ideally within property law
Excellent communication skills with a professional and client-focused manner
Strong IT skills, with knowledge of Microsoft Office and case management software
A proactive and organised approach with the ability to prioritise tasks under pressure
High levels of accuracy and discretion when handling sensitive information
A motivated, team-oriented attitude with a commitment to excellent client service

Benefits and Package

Full-time role: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:15pm (office-based)
Competitive salary, dependent on experience
26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Holiday bonus scheme
Firm-funded eye tests
Immediate start available

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career as a Commercial Property Legal Assistant in a supportive and professional environment, working alongside experienced solicitors on a varied caseload of property matters.

To apply please contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal or apply online for more information.

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