Legal Assistant

Dean Wilson LLP; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Brighton is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team. You will provide vital administrative support, helping manage residential property transactions and liaising with clients, estate agents, and other parties. This role is ideal for those keen on starting a career in property law, offering growth opportunities in a supportive environment. Benefits include a private medical cash plan and company pension, within a fun, dog-friendly office atmosphere.

Benefits

Private medical cash plan

Life insurance

Company pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Social activities and sports teams

Dog-friendly office days

Qualifications

• Previous legal experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong ability to liaise confidently with clients.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to legal professionals.
• Sort post for all fee earners in Conveyancing.
• Open and close client matters.
• Liaise with clients and gather required information.
• Organize and maintain client files to ensure compliance.
• Assist with legal research and queries.
• Raise bills and invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to manage a busy diary

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen within our Residential Conveyancing department. Our team is passionate about providing excellent service to clients and ensuring smooth property transactions. Due to growth, we are now looking to expand our team with a Legal Assistant to support our experienced conveyancing professionals.

As a Legal Assistant in Residential Conveyancing, you will provide essential support to the conveyancing team in handling a range of residential property transactions. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build a career in property law and gain hands‑on experience in a fast‑paced, client‑focused environment.

Salary: £24,000

Key Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the experienced paralegals, conveyancing executives and solicitors within the team.
• Sorting post for all fee earners in Residential Conveyancing.
• Opening and closing client matters.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, and other third parties to gather required information and documentation.
• Organise and maintain client files, ensuring all documents are up-to-date and compliant with legal requirements.
• Provide general assistance with legal research and queries as needed.
• Raising bills and invoices.

About You

• Previous legal experience would be great but is not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy diary and work methodically.
• A positive, can‑do attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence in liaising with clients.

What We Offer

• Private medical cash plan
• Life insurance
• Company pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Working hours of 9am 5pm Monday to Friday
• Social activities and sports teams
• Dog‑friendly office days

Please note: Due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, unfortunately, your application has not been successful on this occasion.