Legal Assistant - Leeds and West Yorkshire

Legal Assistant
Job Description

Legal Assistant required for a leading Law Firm based in Yorkshire.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within one of the UK's most leading Law Firms. The role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract within their successful Commercial Property team. The successful candidate will be required to provide administrative support in connection with Commercial Property transactions.

Main responsibilities will be to support the legal team in each stage of the property management process to include requesting property Searches, registering applications with the Land Registry, completing Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns and drafting Licences. There will also be a degree of liaison with third parties and external agencies to seek and provide the relevant information.

The successful candidate will also be required to administer and process documentation to support each stage of the property transaction from file opening and closure e.g deeds checking, deeds scheduling, drafting letters, drafting licenses and maintaining records. You will also be required to liaise with the Finance Department as necessary in banking cheques, Rent Deposit Monies and preparing Bill Request forms.

Applicants must be IT Literate, have effective communication and time management skills, and have previous experience of working within a legal department.

If you wish to apply for this Legal Assistant role within Commercial Property, please contact Catherine Hughes at BCL Legal.

Please only apply for this opportunity if you have the requisite skills and experience. If you would like any further information please contact BCL Legal.
For a full list of vacancies visit www.bcllegal.com.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

Alternatively, please apply for this position using the details below.

Please contact BCL Legal on 0845 241 0933 or
email your CV to info@bcllegal.com.
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