Legal Assistant

Supporting the legal function

Your new company
A leading real estate and services business.
Your new role

Assist in the preparation, review, and execution of legal documents, correspondence, proceedings and meetings.

Transcribe and proofread legal documents.

Maintain and organise legal files, records, and databases.

Liaise with internal departments and external legal counsel as needed.

Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing of legal documents.

General day to day running of the office, including collecting and sorting incoming post, photocopying, scanning and faxing the documents.

Schedule appointments, meetings and conference calls as and when directed.

Address client queries in a timely and professional manner.

Process third party and vendor invoices.

Any other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Team.

What you'll need to succeed

• The ideal candidate will have relevant experience gained in a similar role or as a paralegal/legal support role within a commercial property / real estate sector.
• A degree in law or similar field / paralegal certification will be advantageous.
• Must be competent in using Land Registry.
• Must have good understanding on filing SDLT.
• Have substantial experience in completing related land registry forms such as TR1s, AP1s etc.

Strong knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

Excellent Typing skills both audio and copy.

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Proficiency in MS Office -Microsoft Word, Excel in particular.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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