Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Job Title: Commercial Property Legal Assistant
Location: Newark
Salary: -24,000 - -28,000 (pro rata for part-time candidates)
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered
Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays

About Us

A proactive and organised Commercial Property Legal Assistant is required to provide high-quality administrative and legal support within a busy commercial property department. The role will involve assisting fee earners with transactions from initial instruction through to completion within a close knit team who have great pride in their values, they are after a candidate who can easily slot into the team and pick upt he position quickly.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, drafting, and formatting legal documents and correspondence

• Managing case files, ensuring compliance with procedures and regulatory requirements

• Liaising with clients, colleagues, and external parties in a professional and timely manner

• Handling telephone and email enquiries, taking accurate messages, and ensuring prompt follow-up

• Scheduling meetings and maintaining diaries for fee earners

• Assisting with file opening, ID checks, and completion of relevant forms

• Supporting with property searches, Land Registry applications, and other conveyancing-related tasks

• Organising and maintaining accurate filing systems (electronic and paper-based)

About You

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar administrative role (ideally within commercial property)

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident in learning new software systems

• Professional, client-focused approach with the ability to work well in a team

What''s on Offer

• Competitive salary depending on experience

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

• Friendly, supportive working environment

• Full-time or part-time considered

• Hybrid working

• Opportunities for development

If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and looking to join a professional legal team, please apply with your CV or get in touch with Steph at Simpson Judge for a confidential conversation