Legal Assistant


Company:	GWR Legal Recruitment
Salary:	£25,000 to £30,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leicester
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	29 Sept 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Legal Assistant/Administrator - Commercial Property - Leicester - Full or Part time applications welcome.

A law firm based in Leicester are looking for a legal assistant to join their commercial property team.

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate experience of working in a property law department previously (either commercial or residential).

You will be highly organised, personable and friendly in order to fit into the team and provide a high level of admin support to lawyers in the team.

-Duties may include things such as:-

-Opening and closing/archiving of files

-Dealing with incoming and outgoing post and scanning documents into the case -management system.

-Photocopying, printing and filing of relevant documents as directed by fee earners,

-Answering calls into the team and updating when appropriate, transferring calls or taking messages and passing onto relevant lawyers/teams.

-Looking after and preparing meeting rooms to ensure all set up for meeting requirements and are well presented at all times.

-Assisting with Document production relevant to commercial property transactions.

-Covering main reception at times.

-Greeting visitors coming into the office.

-Other admin type duties, as directed by fee earners in the team.

The successful candidate for this position will be able to demonstrate the following:-

-Experience of working in a support role within the area of commercial or residential property.

-Be well organised with an ability to prioritise tasks

-Be friendly and personable and a confident communicator

-Have strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft office programs such as word and excel.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of the regions strongest commercial property teams and play a key role in ensuring the continued success of the team.

The salary will be based on experience (up to around the £30k mark) amongst other benefits.

Please apply ASAP in order to be considered for this role or contact Greg Whittaker at GWR Legal Recruitment for further details

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