Property Assistant
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Property Assistant
Role Overview
As a Property Assistant you will work closely with the fee earners and become an integral part of a well-regarded and well-known property team, who carry out interesting work. Providing high level administrative and secretarial support where required.
What You'll Be Doing
- Take phone calls that are not taken by advisers and relaying messages as appropriate
- Scan documents that are not picked up centrally by the Facilities support team
- Print letters and documents and locating enclosures
- Typing letters, emails and attendance notes
- Dealing with searches – obtaining quotes and arranging searches
- Obtaining documents from the Land Registry
- Make payment requests and expense claims in time, date and priority order
- Open new matters when the person primarily responsible for this is away
- Archive original documents and close files
- Assist with printing out files and checking their contents for costing purposes when the person primarily responsible for this is away
Key Skills & Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce work of a consistently high standard
- Proven ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Proficiency in legal research tools, case management and MS applications (desirable)
- Be proactive, methodical, and analytical in their approach to work
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex legal concepts clearly.
The Team You'll Be Joining
Our Property team acts for a wide range of clients including landowners with substantial property portfolios, companies with significant investment landholdings, renowned educational institutions, major charities and leading national professional practices.
The Firm You'll Be Part Of
Ranked among the top private client and charity law firms in the country, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is proud to be included in The Times Best Law Firms 2026, making it our fourth consecutive year. With nearly 300 years of history and lawyers who are recognised leaders in their fields, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] offers a unique blend of skills and experience to our clients. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has grown organically over the years and is proud to be a people-focused firm with 29 partners and circa 170 employees.
If you'd like to find out more about this opportunity before applying, please contact Carrie Clive (Recruitment Advisor) for a confidential conversation today.
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Benefits
- 25 days holiday
- Optional travel allowance
- Competitive Pension Scheme
- Permanent Health Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Discretionary Quarterly Bonus
- Social Committee & Teams Events
- Life Assurance
- Enhanced Family Pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cashback Healthplan
Life at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
When you join [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] you’ll find a stimulating, rewarding culture where we aspire to excellence in everything we do, we’ll challenge you to develop and be your best from the word ‘go’.
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