Legal Assistant - Commercial Property - Swansea

We have an opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Commercial Property team, based in our Swansea office. The successful candidate will be responsible for a varied workload working with a growing team that provide excellent service standards to clients, covering all aspects of commercial property transactions in a range of sectors.

The key responsibilities of the role will include (but not limited to):-

• Effectively assisting fee earners at all levels with general tasks and day to day running of files
• Dealing with client updates or enquiries
• Carrying out searches and drafting standard documents
• Submitting Land Registry applications, SDLT submissions and Companies House applications
• Dealing with clients, businesses, agents and lenders in a professional manner

Whilst previous Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience would be advantageous, we are open to hearing from candidates who feel they have the relevant skill set for the role, as full training will be given. 

The successful candidate should have:

• Excellent administration and organisation skills
• The ability to manage and prioritise a busy and varying workload
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively to establish good working relations with both colleagues,  clients and third parties
• The ability to work diligently at a highly professional level
• Commitment to team goals and personal development
• Proactive, can do attitude

Why join the team at JCP?
You will be able to access a range of excellent employee benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan
• Employer pension contribution of  4%
• Cycle to work scheme
• Internal training and career development opportunities

Read more about our Team JCP benefits here.

We value diversity and inclusion at JCP and actively encourage and welcome applications from everyone in our communities, and particularly from those that are underrepresented in our current workforce such as those with a disability including neurodiverse conditions, and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds.

If you feel you are the right person to fulfil this role, please send your CV and covering letter to Emma James, HR Officer, JCP Solicitors, Venture Court, Valley Way, Enterprise Park, Swansea, SA6 8AH or email to: recruitment@jcpsolicitors.co.uk. This vacancy closes on Friday 13 December 2024*.

* Please be aware that JCP Solicitors reserves the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

JCP Solicitors is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is open, fair and not influenced by irrelevant considerations.  JCP Solicitors recognises and actively promotes the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to treating all employees with dignity and respect regardless of race, gender, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief; we therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are strong supporters of the Welsh language and are very proud to have been the first firm of solicitors to be awarded the “Cynnig Cymraeg/Welsh Offer” recognition by the Welsh Language Commissioner in 2021. We support our Welsh speakers and fund lessons for those who would like to learn Welsh.

Rydym yn gefnogwyr brwd o’r Gymraeg ac yn hynod falch o fod y cwmni cyfreithiol cyntaf i dderbyn cydnabyddiaeth y Cynnig Cymraeg gan Gomisiynydd y Gymraeg yn 2021. Rydym yn cefnogi ein siaradwyr Cymraeg ac yn ariannu gwersi ar gyfer y rhai a hoffai ddysgu’r iaith.