Legal Assistant

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join our clients Commercial Property department in their Head Office based in Chesham. The successful candidate will have excellent knowledge of commercial property matters and be experienced in handling the administrative side of Commercial property cases. A minimum of 1 year experience working in within a commercial property legal team is essential. General responsibilities in this role:

• To provide legal assistance and administrative support to:
• Commercial Property Lawyers
• Other fee earners as required
  
  A good knowledge of all areas of Commercial Property matters
• A good understanding of Commercial Property terminology
• Experience in handling the administrative side of Commercial Property matters
• Experience in producing completion statements and drawing up bills
• Dealing with post completion and Land Registry and Companies House
• A friendly and approachable nature with an enthusiastic approach to the job
• The ability to communicate clearly/effectively in English
• The ability to deal sensitively with clients
• Confident meeting with clients and speaking to clients and other third parties
• The ability to prioritise own workload
• Experience of working under pressure and to deadlines
• The ability to work as part of a team
• Experience of using LEAP case management system
• Knowledge of Solicitors Accounts Rules
  
  Competitive salary
• Up to 25 days annual leave
• Company bonus scheme
• Soft start and finish times
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company social events