Conveyancing Legal Assistant - Local, Supportive Firm

The Thrive Group; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous holiday allowance

Health benefits

Job summary

Thrive Trowbridge is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Conveyancing department in Swindon. You will assist Partners with a wide range of duties, including drafting documents, filing, and opening new files.

Your role involves ordering searches and Land Registry documents, dealing with queries, and preparing files for billing and completion. You will liaise with clients and internal departments by phone, email and face-to-face where required.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in conveyancing or a similar role.
• Ability to work under pressure with changing deadlines.
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Fast and accurate typing skills.
• First-rate communication skills at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist Partners within the Conveyancing department.
• Draft legal documents, file management, and new file openings.
• Order searches and Land Registry documents.
• Handle queries via email, phone and post.
• Prepare files for billing and completion.
• Liaise with clients and internal teams by phone and email.
• Support ad-hoc duties as required.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Typing speed

MS Office

Client liaison

Communication skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Thrive Trowbridge is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Conveyancing department in Swindon. You will assist Partners with a wide range of duties, including drafting documents, filing, and opening new files.

Your role involves ordering searches and Land Registry documents, dealing with queries, and preparing files for billing and completion. You will liaise with clients and internal departments by phone, email and face-to-face where required.