Commercial Property Assistant
About the company
An established Yorkshire law firm is looking for a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join its team in Barnsley.
Your tasks
This is an opportunity to support a varied commercial property caseload within a firm with more than 100 years of history. The team handles a broad range of work, including commercial sales and purchases, leases, new build matters, and investor and refinancing work.
What will you be doing?
- Providing day-to-day administrative and legal support to the commercial property team
- Assisting with commercial property sales and purchases
- Helping to prepare and organise legal documents and transaction paperwork
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents and other third parties
- Supporting the progression of matters and keeping files and case management systems up to date
- Managing correspondence, arranging meetings and maintaining accurate records
Requirements
What are we looking for?
- Previous experience working in commercial property law is essential
- Experience in a legal assistant, secretary or paralegal role within a commercial property team
- Strong organisation and communication skills, with good attention to detail
- A confident and professional approach when dealing with clients and other contacts
- The ability to manage competing tasks and work well as part of a team
Applications from candidates without previous commercial property experience may not be suitable for this role.
What we offer
- Join an established Yorkshire firm with more than a century of history
- Gain exposure to a varied range of commercial property matters
- Work in a firm that values a personal and approachable service
- Develop your experience within a specialist area of property law
How to apply
If you have previous experience supporting commercial property matters and are interested in this opportunity in Barnsley, please get in touch to find out more.
Other
Commercial Property Legal Assistant Salary: Competitive, depending on experience