Leasehold Enfranchisement Legal Assistant About Us We are a well-established, specialist Leasehold Enfranchisement practice, dedicated to delivering expert legal services to a diverse mix of landlord and tenant clients. We take pride in our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. The Opportunity Are you ready for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but dynamic legal team. As an experienced Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in assisting fee-earners , supporting the department's growth while advancing your career in a specialist area of property law. Key Responsibilities Your role will include, but is not limited to: Client Services: Liaising with potential clients, opening files and dealing with client onboarding Legal Documentation: Support fee earners in the preparation of legal documents such as leases, notices and various documents relating to residential property transactions Marketing and Promotion: Contributing to the growth of the department through the creation of articles and content. Risk Management: Ensuring all work complies with the Firm's risk and file management procedures. Administrative Support: Handling general administrative duties, including answering calls and maintaining the firm's practice, filing, handling the case management system. Post-completion and file closure: Dealing with post-completion including registration of documents at the Land Registry, closing & archiving files. Requirements You will need to have experience in an administrative role or similar position. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Excellent phone etiquette and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Competent typing skills with attention to detail for accurate data entry. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilities. If you are enthusiastic about providing high-quality legal services and are eager to join a team that values professionalism and client care, we would love to hear from you! Job Type: Full-time
Jun 18, 2025
Full time
Leasehold Enfranchisement Legal Assistant About Us We are a well-established, specialist Leasehold Enfranchisement practice, dedicated to delivering expert legal services to a diverse mix of landlord and tenant clients. We take pride in our commitment to excellence and client satisfaction. The Opportunity Are you ready for your next challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small but dynamic legal team. As an experienced Legal Assistant, you will play a key role in assisting fee-earners , supporting the department's growth while advancing your career in a specialist area of property law. Key Responsibilities Your role will include, but is not limited to: Client Services: Liaising with potential clients, opening files and dealing with client onboarding Legal Documentation: Support fee earners in the preparation of legal documents such as leases, notices and various documents relating to residential property transactions Marketing and Promotion: Contributing to the growth of the department through the creation of articles and content. Risk Management: Ensuring all work complies with the Firm's risk and file management procedures. Administrative Support: Handling general administrative duties, including answering calls and maintaining the firm's practice, filing, handling the case management system. Post-completion and file closure: Dealing with post-completion including registration of documents at the Land Registry, closing & archiving files. Requirements You will need to have experience in an administrative role or similar position. Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Excellent phone etiquette and strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Competent typing skills with attention to detail for accurate data entry. Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. A proactive approach to problem-solving with strong decision-making capabilities. If you are enthusiastic about providing high-quality legal services and are eager to join a team that values professionalism and client care, we would love to hear from you! Job Type: Full-time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Leasehold Enfranchisement Paralegal seeking a new challenge. Purpose An opportunity to join a small but established specialist Leasehold Enfranchisement practice carrying out a variety of work for a mixture of both landlord and tenant clients. To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm. To ensure the successful development of the department and firm in line with the business plan. Job Description The role includes but is not limited to the following: Lease extensions of flats under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (LRHUDA 1993) and voluntary lease extensions. Freehold enfranchisement claims under LRHUDA 1993. Making and progressing tribunal applications in relation to lease extension and freehold enfranchisement claims. Sale and purchase of freehold reversions by private treaty and auction together with all related notice procedures under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. Preparation of new leases to create leasehold titles. Deeds of variation to existing leases. General landlord and tenant advice. Marketing and promoting the department to increase revenue streams including production of articles and content. Minimising risk in dealing with all work and ensuring all files are managed in accordance with the Firm's risk and file management procedures. Carrying out all work in accordance with procedures and systems in place at the firm Carrying out all general administrative duties, telephone answering etc. The Candidate To be successful in your application, you will possess the following attributes: Will ideally have property law and/or Leasehold Enfranchisement experience Background in block management as a propertty manager/assistant would be considered as an alternative to direct experience within a law firm Manage own case load with or without support staff. Utilise the firm's practice and case management system. Assist with the marketing of the department. Strong IT skills including all MS Office programs Highly organised with ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Most importantly a passion for providing outstanding levels of client service and professionalism You will be based at our Raynes Park Office Job Type: Full Time / Permanent. Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm
Jun 18, 2025
Full time
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Leasehold Enfranchisement Paralegal seeking a new challenge. Purpose An opportunity to join a small but established specialist Leasehold Enfranchisement practice carrying out a variety of work for a mixture of both landlord and tenant clients. To undertake fee-earning work and provide a profitable contribution to the work of the Firm. To ensure the successful development of the department and firm in line with the business plan. Job Description The role includes but is not limited to the following: Lease extensions of flats under the Leasehold Reform Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 (LRHUDA 1993) and voluntary lease extensions. Freehold enfranchisement claims under LRHUDA 1993. Making and progressing tribunal applications in relation to lease extension and freehold enfranchisement claims. Sale and purchase of freehold reversions by private treaty and auction together with all related notice procedures under the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987. Preparation of new leases to create leasehold titles. Deeds of variation to existing leases. General landlord and tenant advice. Marketing and promoting the department to increase revenue streams including production of articles and content. Minimising risk in dealing with all work and ensuring all files are managed in accordance with the Firm's risk and file management procedures. Carrying out all work in accordance with procedures and systems in place at the firm Carrying out all general administrative duties, telephone answering etc. The Candidate To be successful in your application, you will possess the following attributes: Will ideally have property law and/or Leasehold Enfranchisement experience Background in block management as a propertty manager/assistant would be considered as an alternative to direct experience within a law firm Manage own case load with or without support staff. Utilise the firm's practice and case management system. Assist with the marketing of the department. Strong IT skills including all MS Office programs Highly organised with ability to work independently and as part of a team Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Most importantly a passion for providing outstanding levels of client service and professionalism You will be based at our Raynes Park Office Job Type: Full Time / Permanent. Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.30pm