Legal Assistant - Commercial Property

I''m currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join the Commercial Property team within a well established Law firm in Portsmouth. This is a great opportunity to become part of an experienced team, working closely with the Fee Earners and getting involved in a varied range of commercial property matters. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include opening new files, carrying out compliance checks, preparing correspondence and legal documents, speaking with clients and assisting with post-completion work. I''m looking for someone with previous office or administration experience who enjoys working with others and providing a high level of client care. Experience in a law firm, conveyancing or commercial property would be ideal, but not essential. If you''re organised, have a keen eye for detail and are looking for a role where you can learn, develop and become a valued part of the team, I''d love to hear from you. Day to day duties will include - Open new files, deal with all compliance requirements and client care due diligence in the process, and subsequently undertake such work on the file as may be directed by the Fee Earner such as carrying out searches and legal research. Accurately draft letters and correspondence, type up amendments, prepare initial draft of legal documents and prepare engrossments. All typing to be spell checked and proof read prior to passing to the Fee Earner. Ensure any post is ready in time for Reception to arrange for this to be franked ..... full job details .....