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Legal Assistant - Property Development

Reading Permanent £25,000 - £27,000 per year View Job Description
Are you an organised and detail oriented individual with an interest in legal support? This is an excellent opportunity for a property and development legal assistant to contribute to a professional services team in Reading.
  • Permanent Role & Immediate Start
  • Company Benefits

About Our Client

This medium sized professional services firm is committed to providing exceptional legal assistance to its clients. Known for its expertise and client focused approach, the company values precision and efficiency in its operations.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare correspondence, legal documents, and completion statements
  • Submit Land Registry and SDLT applications
  • Proofread documents for accuracy and consistency
  • Handle basic finance tasks including invoice preparation and account reviews
  • Manage diaries and emails for fee earners
  • Respond to telephone and email enquiries professionally
  • Provide general administrative support and ad hoc departmental duties

The Successful Applicant

Experience & AttributesEssential:

  • Minimum 1 year of commercial experience in a legal administrative or secretarial role
  • Ability to work efficiently under pressure and manage a busy workload
  • Comfortable liaising with clients on behalf of fee earners
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and confident using IT systems
  • Excellent keyboard skills



Desirable:

  • Previous experience in a property law team
  • Familiarity with HMLR and SDLT processes

What's on Offer

Benefits:

  • Permanent position within a medium sized professional services firm in Reading.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive work environment focused on high standards and client satisfaction.
  • Market leading company benefits



If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a property & development legal assistant in the professional services industry, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Desky Ngathe
Quote job ref
JN-102025-6859897
Phone number
+44 118 933 7033

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - Private Practice
Sector
Business Services
Location
Reading
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Desky Ngathe
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7033
Job reference
JN-102025-6859897