Legal Assistant

Pertemps Gloucester; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Staff benefits package

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester is recruiting a Legal Assistant to join a busy property team. This is a full-time, permanent role with a salary of £28,000 DOE.

You will manage new client files, prepare care documentation, conduct compliance checks, issue contracts and coordinate searches, liaising with clients and third parties through exchange and completion stages. The ideal candidate will have residential conveyancing experience, strong communication and organisational skills, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Residential Conveyancing as a Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant, or similar role.
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Opening and administering new client files
• Preparing client care documentation and onboarding paperwork
• Completing compliance and due diligence checks
• Issuing contract documentation and requesting searches
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other third parties
• Supporting matters through exchange and completion
• Preparing completion statements
• Arranging and transferring completion funds
• Managing post-completion processes and registrations
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring matters progress efficiently

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Legal Assistant Full-Time, Permanent £28,000 DOE

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services organisation seeking an organised and proactive Legal Assistant to join their busy property team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and administering new client files
• Preparing client care documentation and onboarding paperwork
• Completing compliance and due diligence checks
• Issuing contract documentation and requesting searches
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other third parties
• Supporting matters through exchange and completion
• Preparing completion statements
• Arranging and transferring completion funds
• Managing post-completion processes and registrations
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring matters progress efficiently

About You

• Previous experience within Residential Conveyancing as a Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant, or similar role
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Positive and team-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Salary of £28,000 DOE
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Staff benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities

If you have conveyancing experience and are looking for your next opportunity within a respected and growing organisation, we'd love to hear from you.