Fixed-Term Contract

Based in Lewes

Join Adams & Remers – Where Expertise Meets Exceptional Service

We are a long established, Chambers ranked law firm with a reputation for delivering outstanding legal expertise with a modern, client-first approach. With offices in Lewes and London, we offer comprehensive legal services to individuals, businesses, and institutions across the UK. Delivering exceptional service to our clients is at the heart of everything we do.

Why Join Us? We believe in building strong, lasting relationships with our clients, our partners, and our team. Our firm is known for its specialist knowledge, high-quality service, and forward-thinking approach. We work across key practice areas, including Commercial and Residential Property, Private Client, Litigation, and Corporate & Commercial, with a dedicated team of around 100 professionals.

Our Commercial Property team operates from both Lewes and London, advising clients across the UK and internationally. We act for landlords, developers, entrepreneurs, banks, local authorities, and commercial agricultural estates. Our work covers all aspects of commercial property transactions, including sales and acquisitions, leases, landlord and tenant matters, development, and option and promotion agreements. We also have sector expertise in agriculture and estates, care homes, healthcare, viticulture, and the hotels and leisure industry. Transaction values typically range up to £20 million.

The Opportunity: Private Client Legal Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Commercial Property Legal Assistant to join our dynamic team in Lewes, for a fixed term contract of 3 to 6 months. If you are passionate about providing exceptional administration support, can work methodically with great attention to detail, and thrive in a collaborative environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Your Role Will Involve:

• Liaising with clients, solicitors, and other third parties
• Typing and amending documents from manuscript or copy, including correspondence and legal documents
• Transcribing dictation (emails and letters)
• Preparing invoices, processing payments, receipts, and transfers, and resolving related queries
• Producing completion statements using Excel
• Submitting and managing Land Registry applications
• Preparing and filing SDLT returns online
• Preparing and submitting Companies House applications online
• Arranging execution of documents using DocuSign
• Opening and closing client files
• Drafting and issuing engagement letters
• Managing diaries and appointments

What We Are Looking For:

• Previous experience of working as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in Commercial or Residential Property
• Fast, accurate typing skills, including audio typing
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to follow procedural and legal protocol
• A methodical approach and good time management
• Excellent IT skills
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Positivity and adaptability
• A high standard of written and spoken English

Life at Adams & Remers

We foster a professional yet supportive work environment where every team member is valued. We offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive culture with a focus on collaboration
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• A strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, with regular social events and a supportive team ethos
• A competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance, group income protection, a medical cash plan, virtual GP services, discount vouchers and wellbeing support

The Salary This position offers a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 depending on experience.

Apply Today At Adams and Remers, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of background, are valued and empowered to succeed. We embrace diversity, promote equal opportunities, and encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values excellence and client service, we would love to hear from you.

Send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@adamsandremers.com.