Legal Assistant - Residential Property

Legal Assistant - Residential Property
Location: Winchester
Salary: c£23,700pa depending on experience

Our client is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their Residential Property team. This role offers the opportunity to provide vital administrative support while becoming an integral member of a highly regarded team. Working 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday on a hybrid basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform general office administration, including file management, billing, payment processing, and drafting correspondence.
• Assist secretaries with dictation and document preparation.
• Organise diaries, schedule meetings, and manage telephone enquiries.
• Draft, proofread, and review legal documents and reports.
• Maintain and organise case files efficiently.
• Respond to correspondence from clients, other firms, and agents.
• Manage administrative tasks related to property transactions, including exchange of contracts and completions.
• Handle post-completion processes, including lodging AP1 forms and monitoring requisitions.

Candidate Requirements:

• Confident IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build positive relationships across the firm.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual looking to develop their career in residential property law within a supportive and professional environment.

If this role is of interest to you and you have the necessary skills and experience, please don't hesitate to APPLY.

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.