Commercial & Residential Property Assistant

We're supporting a well-established and growing law firm who are looking to recruit an experienced Commercial and residential Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal to join their team in Bristol. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in property law who is keen to take on a varied and engaging role while playing an active part in the continued growth of the department.

The Role

Working closely with the Fee-earner, you'll support on a broad range of commercial and residential property matters and help strengthen the firm's presence within this sector. You'll be trusted with responsibility & client contact from the outset.

To be considered for the role, you'll require the following essentials:

• Previous experience & knowledge of Commercial and Residential Property Work
• Secretarial Qualification or equivalent experience
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail
• A proactive approach to business development and client relationship building
• Confident communication skills and a professional, client-focused manner
• Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office
• A positive attitude and a strong team ethic

Within this position, you'll also be:

• Answering incoming calls and directing them or taking messages as required
• Responding to email queries
• Arranging of appointments & meetings
• Creating & maintaining of accurate records
• Opening & closing of filesSupporting with Land Registry Portal Submissions
• Using case management system to keep cases up to date
• Audiotyping & word processing of documents as requested
• Printing, photocopying, scanning, filing & archiving of documents
• Working to tight deadlines
• Carrying out any other ad hoc duties as required