Dynamic Legal Assistant – Lending Team

Faith Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Faith Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Guildford team. The role provides administrative and file support across client onboarding, completions and post-completion matters, working alongside experienced legal professionals.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a legal assistant/secretary/admin role, strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal assistant/secretary or legal admin role.
• Good IT skills and confidence with software.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proactive, organised with ability to prioritise workload.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and file support to solicitors, fee earners, and paralegals across the Lending team.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documentation and statements of account.
• Assist with client onboarding, including issuing documentation, completing questionnaires, and supporting AML/KYC checks.
• Liaise with clients, lenders and third parties, providing updates and responding to enquiries professionally.
• Support the completion process, including satisfying lender requirements, arranging redemption statements, and facilitating the release of funds.
• Assist with post-completion formalities, including registrations with HM Land Registry, HMRC and Companies House.
• Maintain accurate client files, ensuring all documentation and internal compliance procedures are followed.
• Manage incoming telephone enquiries and provide general administrative support to the wider team.
• Maintain confidentiality and deliver a high standard of client service at all times.

Skills

Legal admin

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Deadline-driven

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Faith Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Guildford team. The role provides administrative and file support across client onboarding, completions and post-completion matters, working alongside experienced legal professionals.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience in a legal assistant/secretary/admin role, strong IT skills, excellent attention to detail, and clear communication.