Legal PA - Real Estate
Birchrose Associates is representing a boutique and well-established property law firm based in London's West End, seeking a Legal PA to join its friendly and collaborative Real Estate team.
The Firm
Our client, a boutique and well-established property law firm based in London's West End, is seeking an experienced Legal PA to join their friendly and collaborative Real Estate team on a 12 month fixed-term basis.
The Opportunity
The successful candidate will be a highly organised and proactive Legal PA, providing comprehensive support to fee earners and partners within a busy property department. Duties will include:
- Drafting legal documents including contracts, leases and completion statements
- Managing post-completion matters, including submission of SDLT returns
- Producing, amending and formatting legal documentation using Microsoft Word
- Handling digital dictation and copy typing
- Obtaining property searches via Searchflow (or similar platforms)
- Managing Land Registry applications and documentation
- Carrying out AML checks in line with compliance procedures
- Supporting billing processes, including completion statements and accounts requisitions
- General administration, filing and document management
- Uploading documents to client portals/extranets
- Liaising with clients via telephone and in person
- Meeting and greeting clients and preparing meeting rooms
- Assisting with post, scanning and office coordination tasks
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years' experience as a Legal PA/Property Secretary within a law firm
- Strong background supporting a Real Estate/Property team (essential)
- Solid understanding of conveyancing processes and documentation
- Confident using case management systems
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Excellent typing speed and accuracy
- Hybrid working (3 days office based)
- Competitive benefits package including private healthcare, pension, cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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