Legal Assistant (Property Finance)

My client, a leading law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant to support their post‑completion and lender teams. This role suits someone who's comfortable starting with core administrative work and is interested in progressing into a Paralegal role over time.

Working pattern

• Hybrid preferred, with short visits to the Manchester office 1-2 times per week (typically 1-2 hours for physical post)
• Fully remote considered for the right candidate
• Full‑time preferred; part‑time considered if hours allow same‑day quote turnaround

Key responsibilities

• Sorting, scanning, and dating daily post
• Post‑completion administration
• Preparing same‑day quotations
• Supporting lender client work
• Handling Land Registry tasks

The ideal candidate will have

• Post‑completion experience
• Strong familiarity with Land Registry processes
• Experience working in a law firm property department
• Comfortable with routine admin for the first couple of years

There is opportunity to progress and take on more responsibility so this is an excellent role for someone who wants to join a firm they can stay at long-term and really develop their career.

The firm has an excellent working culture without a hierarchy where each member of the team is highly valued. They are ambitious, people-oriented, and inclusive and are looking for someone enthusiastic who wants to make a difference.

To be considered, please send your CV to shannonhewes@chadwicknott.co.uk ASAP.

*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*