An opportunity has arisen to join one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon as a Legal Assistant in the Commercial Property department. You will work as part of the core support team for Commercial Property focused on providing legal support primarily to a Partner and to our team of lawyers. What you will do: Provide administration assistance including digital dictation primarily to the Partner and additional support to our experienced lawyers, alongside others within the support team Deal with telephone calls for the Commercial Property Team alongside the existing support team Become involved in work across the entirety of a property matter from inception to post completion, giving the opportunity to learn more about the property deals you are involved with and help see them through to completion Assist in file management tasks for specific lawyers within the team Experience and Knowledge you need: At least 2 years experience in a secretarial role or as a legal secretary, ideally in a property team Experience of customer contact with the public and business clients Knowledge of Microsoft Office and excellent IT and record keeping skills To take on this challenge the you will have:. Great organisational skills Excellent computer skills and competent in the use of MS software and preferably case management software Accuracy and an eye for detail Understanding of prioritisation and initiative to achieve objectives You will love this role if you: Want to make a difference in a forward thinking business that delivers great customer service Are a team player and collaborative, but personally tenacious, organised, resilient and energetic About us Coodes LLP is one of the leading law firms in Cornwall and Devon and the longest established firm in the region. With over 150 staff across 8 offices we provide legal advice across the entire spectrum of business and personal needs, delivered by highly-experienced lawyers with a dedicated and skilled support team. Our Commercial property team is a growing team with an energetic outlook and a strong team ethos. Our lawyers are a mix of those who are both highly experienced property lawyers as well as those in the early stages of their careers and all are passionate about commercial property. Progression and development of those within the team is encouraged. Coodes has built a reputation over the last decade of being one of the most forward thinking firms by regional, if not, national standards and a number of our departments and lawyers are recognised as the leaders in the region. Additional benefits include Group pension plan, Annual bonus scheme, Medical cash plan, Life assurance, Holiday trading, Private medical insurance options, Discounted gym membership, Cycle to work and a Discounted shopping platform Location Ideally Truro Office. Although we are open to discussion regarding which of our eight locations best suits you. In addition to our offices, the firm aims to enable as many staff as possible to incorporate an element of remote work into their working week if they so wish. Hours This is a full time position. 35 hours a week Monday to Friday. Job share can be considered and we would welcome applications from candidates looking for alternative working arrangements. Speculative candidates submitted through agencies we have not instructed will not be considered to be represented by that agency. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found.