Job Description

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a driven and detail-orientated Legal Assistant to join our Commercial Property team. This role provides an outstanding opportunity for individuals eager to support clients in commercial property transactions while developing expertise in this dynamic area of law. Comprehensive training will be offered to suitable candidates.


Your key responsibilities will include:

Managing client inquiries and providing updates on commercial property transactions. Assisting in the opening and closing of files in line with firm policies and legal standards. Drafting and preparing necessary legal documentation, correspondence, and reports. Conducting legal research related to commercial property laws and regulations. Supporting solicitors in negotiations and providing administrative assistance during transactions. Maintaining accurate record-keeping within our case management system. Performing general administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and handling correspondence. Providing occasional reception cover as required.

Requirements

Strong organisational and time management capabilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Attention to detail and an ability to maintain confidentiality. Previous experience in a legal or commercial property environment is advantageous but not mandatory.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience


25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)


Pension scheme


Parking (on a first come first served basis)


Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications


Cycle to work scheme


Firm funded eye tests


Medicash Plan


*Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies - HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency's terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.