Plot Sales Legal Assistant

Spalding, Lincolnshire
LJ Recruitment

Plot Sales Legal Assistant

Location: Spalding (Office-Based / Hybrid)
Salary: 28,000 – 35,000 + Benefits
Sector: Residential Development / Plot Sales
Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading regional law firm with a highly regarded Property and Development practice, is seeking a Plot Sales Legal Assistant to join their busy and friendly team in Spalding. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

The Opportunity

Working closely with the firm’s residential development and commercial property teams, you’ll play a key role in supporting a high-volume plot sales caseload for well-known housebuilders and developers. The role offers variety, client contact, and the chance to build valuable experience in a specialist area of property law.

This position would suit an experienced Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Conveyancing Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys working as part of a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support on a range of plot sales and new build matters.
• Prepare and draft standard documentation, contracts, and completion statements.
• Liaise with clients, developers, and purchasers’ solicitors to progress transactions efficiently.
• Maintain accurate records and case management data.
• Assist fee earners with file management and post-completion work.
• Support with general administrative duties within the property department.

About You

• Previous experience working in residential or commercial property, ideally with plot sales exposure.
• Ideally you will have experience as a legal Assistant or paralegal or you will be a legal secretary looking to take a step up.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Confident using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive, team-focused attitude with a client service mindset.

Why Apply?

• Join a respected and expanding regional law firm with a strong property reputation.
• Competitive salary ( 28,000 – 35,000) plus benefits.
• Supportive team culture with excellent training and career progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to gain experience in high-quality development and plot sales work.
• Modern, well-equipped offices in Colchester with hybrid working available.

To Apply
Please apply or contact Natalie Dwan, Legal Business Manager at LJ Recruitment, for a confidential discussion.