Legal Assistant/ Legal Secretary (Property)

The Company

Our client is a professional legal practice operating within the property law sector. The firm supports clients with both residential and commercial property matters and offers a busy, fast-paced working environment.

The Role

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary for their Property Law team. In this proactive and organised role, you will support one Residential Property Solicitor and one Commercial Property Solicitor within a busy property department. This is a varied and hands-on position, ideal for someone with property law experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities within this role will include:

• Sending out quotes to prospective clients.

• Opening new files and carrying out client due diligence, including ID checks and AML compliance.

• Preparing and issuing client care letters and terms of engagement.

• Liaising with clients to obtain initial documentation and information.

• Assisting with a range of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.

• Supporting on commercial property transactions as required.

• Preparing contract packs and legal documentation.

• Ordering searches and managing search results.

• Drafting standard correspondence and documents.

• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties.

• Submitting SDLT returns.

• Dealing with Land Registry applications.

The Person

The ideal candidate is proactive, organised, and comfortable working in a busy environment supporting multiple fee-earners.

• Experience in residential conveyancing (essential).

• Commercial property experience (desirable).

• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process.

• Familiarity with Land Registry and SDLT submissions.

• Excellent organisational and time management skills.

The Salary

£26-32,000

The Hours

Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm

The Location

Bradley Stoke, Bristol (100% office based)