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Residential Property Legal Assistant

Residential Property Legal Assistant

Clayton Legal

Posted 16 hours ago, valid for 22 days

Preston, Lancashire PR4 0AS, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

My client is a long-established firm of solicitors seeking a Residential Property Legal Assistant in Preston.
The position offers a salary ranging from £23,000 to £26,000 depending on experience.
Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of Residential Property experience.
The firm promotes a relaxed and flexible working environment with excellent career progression opportunities.
Key responsibilities include preparing legal cases, drafting documents, and handling straightforward matters under supervision.

As one of the area’s longest established firms of Solicitors, my client is privileged to act for a diverse and longstanding client base often dealing with many generations of families.They have a very low staff turnover due to their relaxed, flexible and friendly working environment with excellent career progression opportunities.They are looking to take on a driven and ambitious Residential Property Legal Assistant to join their team based in Preston.What’s in it for you?

Salary DOE £23,000- £26,000
Opportunity to work in an award winning 'Boutique' law firm
Genuine opportunity to progress your career

Key responsibilities1. Preparing legal cases (under supervision) including:(a) Liaising with/updating third-parties including lenders, solicitors and agents(a) Drafting documents – transfer deeds, SDLT forms(b) Handling of straight forward matters under supervision(c) Carrying out searches(d) Carrying out registrations and post-completion tasks(e) Registering charge information with Companies HouseKnowledge, skills and qualificationsMinimum of 1 years Residential Property experienceAble to work on own initiative and as part of a team.Effective oral and written communication skills.Good IT skillsEffective prioritisation with ability to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.If you would like to apply for this Residential Property Legal Assistant role, please forward an up to date copy of your CV to Tracy Carlisle at or call for an informal discussion.At Clayton Legal we passionately believe your talent matters, so we specialise in recruiting the best legal talent and connecting this to the right opportunities. Clayton Legal is recognised as the talent partner of choice with clients ranging from small legal practices to international and global law firms. Whether you're looking for total recruitment outsourcing or a single appointment, or an overview of the recruitment market our award recognised service can confidently meet your talent needs.

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