Conveyancing Legal Assistant: Detail‑Driven Property Team Support

Sterling Cross Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A notable legal practice is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Commercial and Residential Conveyancing team in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support in a busy property department, managing legal files and correspondence. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in legal work, particularly within conveyancing, and will possess excellent organizational and communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary between £25,000 and £32,000 based on experience, along with benefits like company pension and life insurance.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Legal Secretary or Legal Assistant, ideally within conveyancing.
• Strong understanding of legal terminology and conveyancing procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and secretarial support across conveyancing caseload.
• Manage and maintain legal files and documentation.
• Handle incoming and outgoing post and correspondence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Tools

Land Registry Portal

Case management systems

Digital dictation tools

Job description

A notable legal practice is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Commercial and Residential Conveyancing team in Chelmsford. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive support in a busy property department, managing legal files and correspondence. Ideal applicants will have a strong background in legal work, particularly within conveyancing, and will possess excellent organizational and communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary between £25,000 and £32,000 based on experience, along with benefits like company pension and life insurance.