Sills & Betteridge Solicitors LLP
Legal Assistant
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ROLE: Part-time Legal Assistant (Fixed Term Contract)
LOCATION: Sleaford
SALARY: Competitive based on Experience
HOURS: 9am – 5.15pm Monday to Wednesday
Benefits
- 20 days' annual leave inclusive of bank and other public holidays including birthday leave
- Life Insurance at 3x salary
- Employee Assistance Programme including counselling, 24/7 GP access, physiotherapy, gym discounts and cashback benefits
We are looking for a Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Property team. This role provides high-quality legal and secretarial support to fee earners, helping to ensure the smooth management of client matters and the delivery of a professional and efficient service. You will work closely with colleagues and external parties, supporting commercial property transactions from instruction through to post-completion.
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You Will Undertake The Following But Not Limited To
- Assisting with the day-to-day management and organisation of commercial property files
- Producing correspondence and legal documents using dictation, case management and document production systems
- Liaising with clients and external parties including solicitors, lenders and estate agents
- Requesting searches and obtaining official copy documents via the Land Registry
- Preparing completion statements, schedules of deeds and post-completion documentation including SDLT submissions and registrations
- Supporting reports on title, leases, contracts and searches
- Maintaining confidentiality and working in line with firm procedures and regulatory requirements
You Will Enjoy This Role If You Are
- Experienced in commercial property work with a good understanding of post-completion processes
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident using IT systems and legal case management software
- Professional, reliable and able to prioritise a busy workload
- Committed to delivering excellent client service and working collaboratively within a team
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Sills & Betteridge LLP is a well-established regional law firm with offices across Lincolnshire, Yorkshire and the East Midlands. We are known for delivering high-quality legal advice alongside exceptional client care, and we are proud of our strong reputation as both a trusted legal adviser and a great place to work. Our teams are collaborative, supportive and committed to professional development, with many of our lawyers recognised in The Legal 500. We value integrity, inclusion and long-term careers, and we support our people to grow, thrive and do their best work.
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