Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Commercial Property
Location: Portsmouth
Salary: £25,500 - £27,000 (DOE) + Excellent Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Join a Leading Commercial Property Team
Are you an organised Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary looking to develop your career within Commercial Property?
We're working with a well-established, forward-thinking law firm in Milton Keynes that is looking to recruit a proactive Legal Assistant to support its busy Commercial Property team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive firm that invests in its people and offers genuine long-term career progression.
The Role
Working alongside experienced Commercial Property Solicitors, you'll play a key role in ensuring matters run smoothly from instruction through to completion while delivering an outstanding client experience.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Opening and closing client files, ensuring all compliance requirements are met
- Preparing legal documents, correspondence and reports
- Audio typing and document production
- Managing solicitors' diaries, inboxes and appointments
- Handling incoming calls and acting as the first point of contact for clients
- Processing new client enquiries
- Managing electronic and paper documents using the case management system
- Assisting with billing, payment requests and credit control
- Monitoring key dates and supporting fee earners with matter progression
- Organising files, scanning, archiving and maintaining accurate records
- Liaising with clients, agents and third parties throughout transactions
- Providing wider administrative support to the Commercial Property department
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Legal Administrator
- Experience within Commercial Property is highly desirable
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
- Confident managing multiple priorities and working to deadlines
- Professional with excellent communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and legal case management systems
- Able to work independently while being a supportive team player
- Passionate about delivering exceptional client service
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Friendly and collaborative working environment
- Modern offices in Milton Keynes
- Ongoing training and career development
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced Commercial Property specialists
- Comprehensive benefits package
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Legal Assistant looking to further your career in Commercial Property with a respected Milton Keynes law firm, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
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Pay: £25,500.00-£27,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Law firm : 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
