Jobs in Brauncewell

Legal Assistant

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.
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

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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