Property Assistant

We’re looking for a Property Assistant to join our fast-paced Residential Property team in Louth.

You will be working with the Residential Property team and be responsible for providing support and assistance to the department. You will use our case management system to set up new clients, open new matters, progress transactions, attend to completion, prepare post completion documents for registration and liaise with clients on files and deal with routine enquiries. You will also assist fee earners in the daily running of the Residential Property transactions including contact with clients and third parties and providing and maintaining a 5* experience all round.

In return for your high levels of speed, accuracy, and attention to detail, you will receive unrivalled support to develop your skills and experience in a Legal Top 200 law firm assisting solicitors and fee earners across a varied property caseload.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with files / parts of files as requested by the fee earners within the team.
• Providing day-to-day administrative and support to the team.
• Preparing and maintaining files, correspondence and documentation.
• Liaising professionally with clients, solicitors, agents and third parties when dealing with routine and difficult enquiries promptly maintaining a high level of service at all times.
• Seeking advice and guidance from the fee earners in the team where necessary.
• Conveying messages clearly, quickly, and accurately.
• Managing key dates, deadlines and diary commitments.

What we are looking for:

• Great communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organisation skills
• Able to prioritise work effectively and meet deadlines
• Confidence in handling admin and queries in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail
• Professional, approachable and committed to providing excellent client service
• Keen to learn and develop their knowledge of property law

We are interested to hear from candidates with initiative and a strong team ethos. Previous experience within a residential property team would be advantageous, although applications from candidates with strong administrative and customer-service experience are also welcomed. Full training will be provided

With a full-service offering and a diverse client base, Wilkin Chapman Rollits continues to grow, while maintaining our commitment to quality, innovation, and client-focused service.

We know that happy, motivated employees drive success, and a strong, forward-thinking culture benefits everyone. That’s why we provide the tools, support, and opportunities our people need to thrive.

With our combined roots stretching back over 300 years, we are the largest law firm operating out of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, with six regional locations and a place in the Lawyer UK 200. We combine deep local and sector knowledge with the strength, resources, and reach to handle any challenge—offering the best of both a large firm and a trusted, client-focused partner.

We invest in your career, offering a great benefits package and a supportive, sociable working environment. You’ll be joining a community of like-minded professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and excellence across our locations in Grimsby, Lincoln, Louth, Hull, York and Beverley.

At Wilkin Chapman Rollits, we are committed to attracting and retaining individuals from all backgrounds. We believe diversity fosters a values-led culture, fuels our growth, and creates opportunities for our colleagues to develop and succeed. As a Disability Confident and Armed Forces Friendly employer, we are dedicated to an inclusive environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and supported.