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Commercial Property Legal Assistant

ACS Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 4 days
Location

Lichfield, Staffordshire WS14 9SY

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Commercial Property Legal Assistant based in Lichfield, offering a salary between £23,000 and £26,000 depending on experience.
  • The role requires previous experience working within commercial property, which is essential for applicants.
  • Key responsibilities include managing diaries, handling client correspondence, and preparing legal documents.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and demonstrate excellent organizational abilities.
  • The working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:15 pm, and the position is permanent.
Commercial Property Legal Assistant Lichfield 23,000 - £26,000 DOEMonday – Friday 9:00am – 5:15pmWe are working with a national firm, who is looking for a commercial property assistant to join their Lichfield office on a permanent basis. You will provide secretarial and admin support to Fee Earners to enable them to operate at Maximum efficiency.Please note: Previous experience working within commercial property is essential for this role.Key Duties:
  • Manage fee earner’s diary, meetings, and appointments.
  • Handle client correspondence, queries, and billing.
  • Open, close, and maintain client files (digital and hard copy).
  • Attend to clients in person and by phone in line with firm standards.
  • Prepare legal documents, contract packs, transfer forms, and dictated correspondence.
  • Submit SDLT forms, Land Registry applications, and order/search property documents.
  • Process completion funds, client payments, receipts, and account closures.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all client and firm information.
  • Organise post, filing, photocopying, scanning, emails, and faxes.
  • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.
  • Undertake other reasonable duties as required.
The Ideal Candidate:
  • Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant/Secretary
  • Experience working within commercial property is essential.
  • Great communication skills and an ability to work well with others
  • Ability to work under time constraints and prioritise work load
  • Able to handle sensitive matters discreetly
  • Good organisation skills with a methodical approach
  • Self-motivated and proactive
  • Deliver excellent service to clients and colleagues

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