Legal Assistant

Eventus Legal Recruitment is supporting an established and growing law firm in its search for a Legal Assistant to join their Commercial Property team in its Bookham, Surrey office. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive individual seeking to develop a long term career within property law and legal administration. The successful Legal Assistant will join a collaborative and supportive team environment, assisting with the smooth progression of property transactions while delivering a high standard of client service. This role would suit someone with previous legal administration in a law firm ideally within a property team. On offer is a basic salary of £28,000 to £34,000 (depending on experience), 22 days holidays plus bank holidays, pension contributions, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

As the Legal Assistant you will be working with the Commercial Property team in Bookham, Surrey and you will provide legal administrative support, including:

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• Assisting with the progression of commercial property transactions from instruction through to completion
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• Preparing and managing legal documentation and correspondence
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• Opening and maintaining client files accurately and efficiently
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• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, lenders, and third parties
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• Handling telephone and email enquiries in a professional manner
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• Supporting fee earners with diary management and administrative tasks
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• Ensuring compliance procedures and client onboarding processes are completed
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• Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems
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Person Specification

The Legal Assistant will be based in Bookham, Surrey and will need the following skills and experience:

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• Previous administration experience within a legal firm ideally within a residential or commercial property team
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• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
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• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
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• A proactive and team focused approach
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• The ability to manage priorities within a busy office environment
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• Confidence using Microsoft Office systems and case management software
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Benefits and Rewards

The successful Legal Assistant will benefit from the following benefits:

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• Salary of £28,000 to £34,000 depending on experience
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• Pension contributions
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• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
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• Christmas shutdown
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• Ongoing training and development
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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• Long term career progression opportunities
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About the Company

This opportunity is with a long established and highly regarded law firm with offices in Surrey, Kent, and London. The firm has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality legal services to both private and commercial clients and is known for its approachable culture, supportive leadership team, and commitment to staff development. The Bookham, Surrey office offers a friendly and professional environment with a strong emphasis on teamwork and client care.

Next Steps

Apply online now for immediate consideration if your skills and experience align with this Legal Assistant job.