Hybrid Property Legal Assistant | Conveyancing & Land Law

Service Care Solutions; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking a Property Legal Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate must hold a law-related qualification and have experience in property and land law. Responsibilities include assisting with conveyancing, drafting legal documents, and supporting legal services related to property assets. This contract role offers a competitive hourly rate and is predominantly office-based with the possibility of hybrid working after settling in.

Qualifications

• A law-related qualification (LPC / LLM / LLB) as well as legal work experience are essential.
• Strong working knowledge of property and land law, including Housing Acts and relevant case law.
• Previous experience providing technical advice on conveyancing and complex property matters.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of property-related legal services, ensuring best use of the Council’s property assets.
• Assisting with commercial and residential conveyancing, including Right to Buy matters.
• Drafting legally binding documents, correspondence and completion statements.
• Identifying and escalating legal irregularities or potential fraudulent activity.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of property and land law

Experience in providing technical advice on conveyancing

Legal work experience

Education

Law-related qualification (LPC / LLM / LLB)

Job description

A local authority in Hertfordshire is seeking a Property Legal Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate must hold a law-related qualification and have experience in property and land law. Responsibilities include assisting with conveyancing, drafting legal documents, and supporting legal services related to property assets. This contract role offers a competitive hourly rate and is predominantly office-based with the possibility of hybrid working after settling in.