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Due to continued investment and growth in our departments, we are looking for a Legal Assistant for our Commercial Property department in the North region, to support the fee earners with a wide range of administration tasks.

You will assist solicitors with a wide range of administrative tasks in respect of commercial property matters including commercial and residential site acquisitions, commercial & residential development, funding arrangements and agreements, commercial leases and general landlord & tenant advice.

You will provide an excellent, client-focused service at all times and a can-do attitude towards assisting members of the team. This role is full-time, based at our offices in Sheffield, and reports to the Partner & Head of Commercial Property (North).

• Perform legal research on behalf of the commercial property fee earners
• Dealing with file openings and generating client care letter for solicitors
• Monitoring fee earner inbox and assisting with straightforward replies
• Ordering conveyancing searches, monitoring and managing search results
• Dealing with Land Registry applications, including preparing LR forms, preparing fee schedules, submitting fee proposals, monitoring progress via portal, dealing with simple requisitions and fielding more complex ones.
• Assisting with AML and source of funds
• Assisting with client onboarding
• Dealing with straightforward client calls in a timely manner
• Preparing financial statements and dealing with standard requisitions
• Preparing and submitting SDLT forms
• Assisting with file management
• General support and assistance including typing were required
• Any other administrative or support tasks set by the Partner

You will:

• Have excellent telephone handling skills and be a strong communicator.
• Preferably have previous experience in a legal secretary or administrative role.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Be focused on resolutions and positive outcomes.
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseloads.
• Be enthusiastic and work hard to develop with the team and the business.
• Be committed but patient with the journey, career progression opportunities are available and our business is growing, but you will need to demonstrate continued success in the Legal Assistant/PA role, including mastering drafting and dealing with client facing work, before progression opportunities can be explored.

Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Sheffield offices
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday
• 1 week's holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services

Flint Bishop is a multi-award-winning, top 200 UK law firm. We have been providing legal services to businesses and individuals for over a century.

Recognised as a 'leading firm' by both Chambers & Partners and The Legal 500, the outstanding quality of our staff and service levels is underlined by our ISO quality assurance accreditations, industry awards and peer ranking.

We have approximately 400 solicitors and legal experts who use their technical skills and expertise for one mission: to provide clients with clear advice that helps them to achieve their goals as effectively as possible.

Department:
Commercial Property (North)

Location:
Sheffield

Description
Due to continued investment and growth in our departments, we are looking for a Legal Assistant for our Commercial Property department in the North region, to support the fee earners with a wide range of administration tasks.

You will assist solicitors with a wide range of administrative tasks in respect of commercial property matters including commercial and residential site acquisitions, commercial & residential development, funding arrangements and agreements, commercial leases and general landlord & tenant advice.

You will provide an excellent, client-focused service at all times and a can-do attitude towards assisting members of the team. This role is full-time, based at our offices in Sheffield, and reports to the Partner & Head of Commercial Property (North).

Key Responsibilities

• Perform legal research on behalf of the commercial property fee earners
• Dealing with file openings and generating client care letter for solicitors
• Monitoring fee earner inbox and assisting with straightforward replies
• Ordering conveyancing searches, monitoring and managing search results
• Dealing with Land Registry applications, including preparing LR forms, preparing fee schedules, submitting fee proposals, monitoring progress via portal, dealing with simple requisitions and fielding more complex ones.
• Assisting with AML and source of funds
• Assisting with client onboarding
• Dealing with straightforward client calls in a timely manner
• Preparing financial statements and dealing with standard requisitions
• Preparing and submitting SDLT forms
• Assisting with file management
• General support and assistance including typing were required
• Any other administrative or support tasks set by the Partner

Skills, Knowledge And Expertise
You will:

• Have excellent telephone handling skills and be a strong communicator.
• Preferably have previous experience in a legal secretary or administrative role.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Be focused on resolutions and positive outcomes.
• Have excellent time management skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines with your caseloads.
• Be enthusiastic and work hard to develop with the team and the business.
• Be committed but patient with the journey, career progression opportunities are available and our business is growing, but you will need to demonstrate continued success in the Legal Assistant/PA role, including mastering drafting and dealing with client facing work, before progression opportunities can be explored.

*Disclosure will be required in the event that a position is offered.

Financial checks will be required in the event that a position is offered.
Benefits *
What we offer?

• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• Great working environment at our Sheffield offices
• Career development opportunities
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Options to buy & sell 1 week's holiday
• 1 week's holiday carry over
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Staff card discount scheme for local shops
• Social days and evenings on the firm
• Staff discounts on legal services

• Manage and organise legal case files, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and filed correctly.
• Conduct legal research using various databases and resources.
• Draft legal documents, correspondence, and pleadings under the supervision of lawyers.
• Schedule appointments, court appearances, and client meetings.
• Liaise with clients, barristers, court officials, and other legal professionals.
• Prepare briefs and summarise legal documents.
• Assist with billing and time recording.
• Handle incoming and outgoing mail and communications.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client information.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including transcription and photocopying.

• A qualification in Law, Legal Studies, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience working as a Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Legal Secretary.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and court procedures.
• Proficiency in legal research methods and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal practice management software.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Discretion and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.

Legal Assistant/Secretary – Family Law – Bury



Join a busy and friendly Family Law department as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant. Enjoy ongoing support, training, and development in a collaborative team, with a wide range of benefits and career progression opportunities.



Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Assistant with a background in Family Law? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established regional law firm at their Bury office. You’ll provide vital secretarial and administrative support to fee earners handling sensitive family matters – all while being part of a supportive and professional team.



Key Responsibilities:

Provide full secretarial support to Family Law fee earners, including audio typing

Assist with case management and prepare legal documentation under instruction

Manage diaries, appointments, and meetings

Liaise professionally with clients, courts, and external agencies by phone and email

Maintain and update internal databases and case files accurately

Candidate Requirements:

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a Family Law team

Fast and accurate typing skills (audio typing an advantage)



What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary

Ongoing training, development, and internal compliance webinars, provide the opportunity to get fee earning experience and progress quickly.

25 days holiday + bank holidays, with additional leave after 2 years’ service

Birthday off

Pension scheme

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their legal support career within a friendly, fast-paced Family Law team that values personal development and long-term staff retention.



If you’re interested send your CV 

Legal Assistant/Secretary – Family Law – Bury



Join a busy and friendly Family Law department as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant. Enjoy ongoing support, training, and development in a collaborative team, with a wide range of benefits and career progression opportunities.



Are you an experienced Legal Secretary or Assistant with a background in Family Law? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established regional law firm at their Bury office. You’ll provide vital secretarial and administrative support to fee earners handling sensitive family matters – all while being part of a supportive and professional team.



Key Responsibilities:

Provide full secretarial support to Family Law fee earners, including audio typing

Assist with case management and prepare legal documentation under instruction

Manage diaries, appointments, and meetings

Liaise professionally with clients, courts, and external agencies by phone and email

Maintain and update internal databases and case files accurately

Candidate Requirements:

Previous experience as a Legal Secretary or Assistant in a Family Law team

Fast and accurate typing skills (audio typing an advantage)



What’s on Offer:

Competitive salary

Ongoing training, development, and internal compliance webinars, provide the opportunity to get fee earning experience and progress quickly.

25 days holiday + bank holidays, with additional leave after 2 years’ service

Birthday off

Pension scheme

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to further their legal support career within a friendly, fast-paced Family Law team that values personal development and long-term staff retention.



If you’re interested send your CV 

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Job Title: Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Location: South Devon

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Experience Required: 1–3 Years in a Conveyancing Assistant Role

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)



About the Firm:

We are a well-established and growing law firm based in South Devon, known for our friendly team environment, client-focused service, and strong reputation in the local property market. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their expanding residential property team.



This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with 1–3 years of experience in a conveyancing support role who is looking to develop their skills in a supportive and professional environment.



Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting a busy residential conveyancing department with day-to-day administrative and legal tasks

• Preparing and sending out contract packs, searches, and completion statements

• Drafting legal documents and correspondence under supervision

• Managing client communications, both by phone and email

• Liaising with estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors

• Assisting with file opening, ID checks, and compliance procedures

• Maintaining and updating case management systems

• Ensuring all work is carried out with accuracy and within deadlines



Requirements:

• 1–3 years’ experience working as a legal assistant or legal secretary in a conveyancing department

• Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process from instruction to post-completion

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills

• Confident communicator with good client-facing skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with legal case management systems

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• A proactive, flexible approach with good attention to detail



What We Offer:

• A supportive and friendly working environment

• Opportunity for career progression within a growing firm

• Competitive salary based on experience

• Ongoing training and development

• Convenient South Devon location, close to local transport and amenities





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Conveyancing Legal Assistant – Redditch

Are you a Conveyancing Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant looking to take the next step in your career? Join a national law firm with ambitious expansion plans as a Conveyancing Assistant in its busy and supportive Redditch office.

The Role

As a Conveyancing Legal Assistant, you will support an experienced Conveyancer throughout the entire property transaction process, from initial instruction to post-completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with residential conveyancing transactions
• Handling file openings and client communications
• Managing post-completion tasks, including AP1 submissions and Land Registry applications
• Providing essential administrative and legal support

What We're Looking For:  

• Experience: At least 6 months in a conveyancing department within a UK-based law firm
• Skills: Strong knowledge of file openings, post-completion tasks and legal procedures
• Attributes: Detail-oriented, ambitious and eager to develop within residential conveyancing

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• Company bonus scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Exposure to high-quality conveyancing work

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing national firm offering high-quality work and strong career progression.

Apply online today or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal Recruitment for more information.

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A leading Birmingham-based professional services firm is seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Assistant  to join its Corporate Department .

This is a newly created role designed to provide vital administrative support to senior team members, including partners and senior associates.

Based in the firm's central Birmingham office, the position offers a fantastic opportunity to gain experience within a fast-paced legal environment and develop professionally within a supportive and people-focused culture.

The Firm
With a strong reputation across corporate, private client and property litigation services, this firm is known for its collaborative ethos, high standards of client service, and commitment to employee development. It offers a professional yet welcoming environment where individuals are encouraged to grow and contribute to the wider success of the firm.

Key Responsibilities - As a Legal Assistant in the Corporate department you will:

• Deliver high-quality administrative support to senior lawyers within the corporate team
• Manage diaries and coordinate internal and external meetings
• Assist in the prioritisation of legal matters and workflow
• Use the firm’s Learning Management System (LMS) to scan and share documentation with external clients
• Ensure all client and matter records are accurately maintained within internal systems
• Conduct Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks as required
• Handle phone calls professionally, liaising with clients and colleagues
• Build and maintain strong working relationships across departments
• Perform a variety of admin-focused tasks including scanning, checking records and maintaining process compliance

Candidate Profile

• Previous experience in a professional services support or admin role (legal sector preferred)
• Strong interest in working within a law firm environment
• Familiarity with AML checks is advantageous
• Process-driven with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable managing phone communications in a professional setting
• Willingness to take initiative and a positive, can-do approach to problem-solving

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £26,000–£28,000 per annum
• Opportunity to gain hands-on experience working alongside senior legal professionals
• Career development potential within a reputable professional services firm
• A central Birmingham office location with modern facilities
• Supportive, team-oriented working environment

Appy
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to start or progress their career in legal administration. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a CV or contact Rebecca Healey at G2 Legal for more information. 

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Conveyancing Legal Assistant/Paralegal – Rugeley

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant/Paralegal local to the Rugeley area seeking a new opportunity within a supportive, friendly and experienced team? This is a full-time permanent role based in Rugeley. 

The firm and team:

Our client is a reputable and long standing in the Staffordshire area. It has a very successful residential property department where it is quality over quantity with many high net worth matters.

In Rugeley the team is comprised of the head of team plus two other qualified Solicitors and support staff. This role will be to support a Senior Solicitor on all aspects of the administrative and legal duties associated with their caseload. 

The role:

 As a Residential Property Paralegal in this team, you will support a Solicitor in the department on more high net worth matters along with being responsible for handling a small caseload of simple sale files and touching upon some purchase files under supervision. 

About You:  

To be considered you must have:

• At least two years’ experience in residential property
• The ability to hit the ground running providing key administrative and legal support on residential property transactions 
• Ability to talk to clients in a confident manner and deal with difficult conversations
• A passion for this area of law  

On offer is the opportunity to work in a supportive team that really does focus on employees wellbeing and happiness. 

Apply:

If you are interested in this Residential Property Legal Assistant/Paralegal role, apply online with your updated CV via the link, or contact Rebecca Higgs at G2 Legal for immediate consideration today!

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