Commercial Property Legal Assistant
Location
Merseyside
Salary
£26000-27000 per annum
Sector
Private Practice
Type
Permanent Role
Practice Area
Array
Reference
LKE2407
Real Estate / Commercial Property Legal Assistant
Liverpool City Centre
Full-time (Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm) - Part-time considered
£26,000-£27,000 + career progression
A well-established and growing commercial law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to join its Real Estate / Commercial Property team based in Liverpool city centre. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with legal administrative or conveyancing experience looking to build a long-term career within a supportive and progressive environment.
The Role
You will play a key role in supporting fee earners with a range of commercial property and plot sales matters, gaining hands-on experience across the full transaction lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
Plot Sales:
Opening and managing client files
Drafting contracts using precedent documentation
Issuing contract packs to buyers' solicitors
Handling incoming and outgoing payments
Preparing bills
Assisting with exchange of contracts
Responding to initial client and solicitor enquiries
Supporting completions, including drafting leases/underleases
General Duties:
File opening and closure
Land Registry work (searches and applications)
Submitting SDLT/LTT returns (residential and commercial)
Processing financial transactions
Billing support
General administrative duties including scanning and printing
About You
Previous experience as a Legal Assistant, ideally within property or conveyancing
Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
Confident communication skills
Proactive, with a willingness to learn and develop
What's on Offer
Salary of £26,000-£27,000
Excellent career progression opportunities
Central Liverpool location with great transport links
Exposure to high-quality commercial property work
Supportive and collaborative working environment
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking firm that is continuing to grow and invest in its people.
Apply now or contact Laura-Kate for a confidential discussion on 07731525692/ laurakate@thorntonlegal.co.uk
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