Legal Assistant - Property

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Property team. This role is perfect for individuals who are enthusiastic about supporting clients through various property transactions and aspiring to develop their skills in a legal environment. The ideal candidate will receive comprehensive training to excel in their role.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting clients with inquiries related to property transactions and providing timely updates on their progress.
• Opening and closing client files while ensuring compliance with legal standards and firm policies.
• Performing administrative tasks associated with property deals and documentation.
• Drafting legal documents and correspondence as directed by solicitors.
• Conducting legal research on property laws and regulations.
• Supporting solicitors in preparing cases for negotiations and property transactions.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation within case management systems.
• Handling general administrative duties, including scheduling meetings and managing calendars.
• Providing reception cover as needed to ensure smooth office operations.

Requirements

• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• A keen attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with confidentiality.
• Previous experience in property law or a legal environment is advantageous but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)

Pension scheme

Parking (on a first come first served basis)

Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Medicash Plan

***Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies – HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency’s terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.