Location: Milton Keynes
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm
Working Pattern: Fully office based
Contract: Permanent
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant or Team Assistant with a background in property law, looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within a supportive and established team?
We are currently recruiting for a Team Assistant to join a busy Commercial Property team in Milton Keynes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who genuinely enjoys being at the heart of a legal team, providing high-quality administrative support and helping everything run smoothly.
Previous property experience is essential for this role. Ideally, you will have worked within Commercial Property, however candidates with solid Residential Property experience will also be considered.
The hiring manager is particularly looking for someone who enjoys working within legal administration and support and is looking for stability and longevity within this type of position, rather than someone whose longer-term ambition is to progress into a fee-earning role.
Benefits:
£27,000 per annum
Annual bonus scheme
26 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Birthday off plus birthday voucher
Flexible working options
Pension scheme
Life insurance
Income protection for up to two years
Private healthcare and wellbeing benefits
Healthcare cash plan
Wellbeing support, including Calm Premium and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
Duties of the Team Assistant:
Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Commercial Property team
Managing the administrative aspects of legal matters from file opening through to file closure
Ensuring compliance, file organisation and records are kept fully up to date
Producing, formatting and managing legal documents and correspondence
Transcribing digital dictation
Providing extensive diary and inbox management for lawyers
Managing incoming and outgoing post, emails and electronic documentation
Keeping lawyers updated on tasks, deadlines and key dates
Supporting with billing, payment requests, credit control and other matter-related financial administration
Processing new client enquiries and acting as a professional first point of contact
Liaising with clients via telephone, email and face-to-face
Supporting with general office duties, including reception cover when required
Working collaboratively with other Team Assistants and providing cover during periods of absence
Using systems and technology effectively to improve efficiency and ways of working
What we would like from you:
Previous Commercial Property experience would be highly desirable
As a minimum, you must have previous Residential Property experience
Previous experience within a Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Team Assistant or similar legal support position
A genuine desire to build a long-term career within legal administration and support
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Confidence managing multiple priorities, diaries and deadlines
Strong communication and client service skills
A professional, personable and collaborative approach
Good IT and document production skills
An understanding of confidentiality and compliance within a legal environment
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being an integral part of a legal team and takes pride in providing first-class support.
If you have previous Commercial Property or Residential Property experience and this sounds like the right next move for you, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your most recent CV.
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Salary description
£27000.00 - £27000.00 per year