Legal Assistant (Property)

Cathedral Appointments has a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant to join a well-established law firm in Taunton. The successful candidate will have Commercial Property experience with a very keen interest in Agricultural/Rural/Farming matters.

Responsibilities:

• You will assist with the progression of a mix of Commercial and Agricultural Property matters, duties will include; exchanging contracts and dealing with completions; preparation of contracts, transfers, trust deeds and correspondence; dealing with completion statements; raising solicitors invoices; drawing up contracts; taking instructions from and liaising with clients
• You will also undertake online searches and you will complete Land Registry and SDLT forms online

Requirements:

• You will be an experienced Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant within a Commercial Property or Agricultural Property team
• It is essential, that you are passionate about Agricultural/Rural/Farming work
• You will have good administration skills and the ability to produce documents using case management software
• You will have excellent communication skills
• You will have exceptional organisational skills
• You will take a positive and proactive approach to your work
• You will be highly proficient with Microsoft Office products

If this sounds like the ideal opportunity for you, please get in touch with Sophia Damshenas today. On offer is a competitive starting salary and the opportunity to be an integral part of a busy, friendly team.

Closing Date: Please note that we will accept applications up to the closing date, however all suitable candidates will be submitted as soon as received, and the client reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.

If you have the skills and experience stated, please apply NOW!

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