Commercial Property Legal Assistant
Primarily based in one of our Suffolk offices. Some weeks you may be entirely office based, at other times you may be working from home one to two days a week. SALARY Competitive START DATEAs soon as possible BENEFITS Generous holiday entitlement , Health Care Plan , Life Assurance SUMMARY OF ROLE A support role providing day-to-day administrative support to the Commercial Property team, ensuring transactions are managed efficiently and accurately. DETAILS We’re looking for a Commercial Property Legal Assistant to support our Commercial Property team with a mix of legal and administrative tasks. This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys supporting legal work while keeping matters organised and progressing smoothly. You’ll work closely with solicitors and paralegals, helping to manage files, prepare documents, and support the day-to-day running of commercial property matters.
About the Role
You’ll provide essential support to our Commercial Property team, helping to ensure transactions are managed efficiently and accurately. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Providing legal and administrative support to Commercial Property solicitors
- Preparing and formatting legal documents and correspondence
- Managing files, maintaining accurate records, and updating case management systems
- Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and third parties in a professional manner
- Assisting with matter progression, including post-completion tasks
- Supporting diary management and monitoring key deadlines
- Carrying out general administrative tasks to support the wider team
What we’re looking for We’re looking for someone who is organised, proactive, and confident working in a busy legal environment. You’ll ideally have:
- Previous experience in a legal assistant or legal support role, ideally within property law
- A good understanding of legal documentation and file management
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- A professional and approachable manner when dealing with clients and colleagues
Working arrangements
- Full-time hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm
- Occasional travel between offices may be required
- Own car essential
- Typically in one of our offices depending on geographical convenience, needs of clients and the team, occasional days from home on a rota basis
We’re not your typical law firm. We’re a fast-growing, broad-service practice with offices across Suffolk and London, known for delivering first-class legal advice with energy, warmth, and clarity. Atkins Dellow is home to a down-to-earth team of experts who care deeply about the quality of their work and the people they work with. We combine high professional standards with a refreshingly positive working culture – collaborative, supportive, and ambitious. You’ll be joining a firm that:
- Is genuinely people-first, valuing individuals and their development
- Encourages new ideas and fresh thinking
- Invests in modern tools and processes to support better outcomes
- Offers meaningful career progression in a supportive environment
We are committed to recruiting on merit and suitability for every role, on the basis of qualifications and experience. All applications are considered fairly and equally regardless of sexual orientation, race, disability, religious beliefs, age and any other protected characteristic. We ensure equal opportunity at every stage of the recruitment process. Apply Please send your cv and covering letter or email toAll enquiries treated in absolute confidence. Don’t see the role your looking for? Please don’t hesitate to make a speculative application or call us for a chat. #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply tot his job Apply To this Job