Legal Assistant - Real Estate

Legal Assistant – Real Estate

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Legal Assistant to join the Commercial Real Estate team of a leading law firm, providing proactive administrative and legal support to Partners and Fee Earners within a busy property department.

The Role

• Providing proactive administrative and legal support to fee earners.
• Assisting with the preparation and management of legal documents.
• Supporting solicitors with Land Registry searches, registrations and property documentation.
• Undertaking legal research and assisting with property related research tasks.
• Handling communications, new enquiries and client instructions.
• Liaising with clients, agents, solicitors and other third parties as required.
• Support with document management, filing and general administration.
• Supporting departmental projects and business development activities.
• Preparing weekly or monthly updates in line with team requirements.
• Responding to administrative queries from clients and third parties in a professional and timely manner.
• Undertaking ad hoc transcription and other administrative duties as required.

About You

• Previous experience within a Real Estate legal team.
• Good knowledge of the administration of Real Estate matters - Land registry, SDLT, AML checks etc
• Experience with legal research databases such as LexisNexis / PLC.
• Confident working independently as well as part of a team.
• Professional manner with strong client service skills.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Real Estate Legal Assistant looking to join a leading law firm and gain further experience supporting high-quality property work within a busy and collaborative team.