Legal Administration Assistant - JLD Recruitment Ltd : Job Details

Legal Assistant

Location: Southend-on-Sea, EssexSalary: Negotiable (dependent on experience)Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pmRemote Work: Not available

Company Overview:A privately owned company with a varied real estate and business portfolio, recognised for strong market presence and continued growth. Based in Leigh-on-Sea, the business operates a busy Solicitors Enquiries Department dealing with legal matters relating to property management.

Role Overview:We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support legal processes relating to Service Charge and Ground Rent properties. This is a key role within the legal team, focusing on property transactions and administrative legal support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and issue sales information packs

• Respond to pre-contract sales enquiries (e.g., sales, remortgages, transfer of equity)

• Handle post-completion formalities including Notices of Transfer/Charge

• Update internal case management systems

• Draft and issue legal documents (e.g., Deeds of Covenant, Certificates of Compliance)

• Confirm financial clearance prior to sales completion

• Liaise with accounts and process incoming payments/cheques

• Organise and maintain digital records (e.g., Land Registry documents)

Person Specification:

• Minimum 1 year of legal experience (preferred)

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

• Excellent organisational and administrative skills

• Ability to manage a high-volume, deadline-driven caseload

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Litigation experience advantageous

Benefits:

• Company pension scheme

• Staff referral programme

• Company events and team socials

Development Opportunities:This role offers the potential for career progression within a supportive and growing legal department, with a culture that values ambition, teamwork, and initiative.