Legal Assistant | Social Housing

The Company: Our client is an award-winning, full service, commercial law firm and they are rapidly developing a national reputation for its innovative approach to delivering legal services. They operate in the financial services, leisure, retail & consumer goods, technology & media, renewables, housing and public sectors. Their specialisms are real estate, banking and finance, commercial, corporate, employment, dispute resolution and litigation. The Job: On behalf of our client, this is a fantastic role and responsibilities will include: - Deal with all aspect of the purchase of properties for rent for Registered Providers including title checks and reports on title in respect of freehold and leasehold acquisitions for registered providers. - Day to day contact with clients in respect of the progress and completion of the transactions. - Deal with day to day management and progression of right to buy transactions on behalf of local authorities. - Provide all clients with a high quality service in accordance with procedures. - Maintain and improve relations with existing clients and spot opportunities for business development and enhancement of the current services. The Person: So what will the perfect person need?.... - Residential property experience is desirable. A legal degree is essential along with some legal support experience - Good eye for detail. - Ability to juggle a busy and varied workload. - High standards of client service essential. - Excellent communication skills - high volume of interaction via the telephone. - Good IT skills. - Enthusiastic & team approach to working. - A desire to learn and develop legal skills in the area of development, housing and commercial property, The Benefits: Contributory Pension, Group Life, Private Medical Insurance, 25 days holiday & a flexible benefits scheme. The Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm, 35 hours per week The Location: Central Bristol, no car parking. The Salary: £17-22,000