Legal Assistant

Medlock Partners are partnering with a leading law firm based in Leeds City Centre who are looking to hire a legal assistant to join their busy and fast-paced commercial property team. The successful person will have previous experience working within commercial property with the ability to communicate at all levels and have a good understanding of SDLT calculations.

Key responsibilities of the Legal Assistant – Commercial Property

• Supporting the commercial property team with general administration
• Opening and closing of case files
• Handling client enquiries via telephone, email, and post
• Liaising with clients updating them of sale progression and costs
• Ensure SDLT obligations and land registry requirements are adhered to
• Conduct regular desk reviews of live matters, WIP client balances, highlighting any issues
• Develop and maintain internal and external relationships
• Work in accordance with SRA regulations

Key requirements for the Legal Assistant – Commercial Property

• Must have previous legal assistant experience within commercial property
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and adapt to change
• Strong systems skills and knowledge including MS Office, specifically Excel.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels within the companies.
• A solid understanding of SDLT calculations and land registry requirements
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail skills

If you are interested in this legal assistant position and feel your experience matches the criteria, then please apply now for immediate consideration or for more information please contact Andrew Santamaria.

Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across England.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Legal

Industries

Legal Services