Legal Assistant

Eventus Legal Recruitment is supporting an established and growing law firm in its search for a Legal Assistant to join its Property in 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 administration experience within a property team within a law firm. On offer is a basic salary of £26,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience), 22 days holidays plus bank holidays, pension contributions, and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

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

Person Specification

• Previous administration experience within a legal firm within residential or commercial property
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Professional communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive and team focused approach