Legal Assistant

ENL Legal Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health support

Modern office facilities

Coaching and mentoring

Discounts on legal services

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Property Legal Assistant in Devon to join a friendly conveyancing team. The role requires experience with the residential conveyancing process from instruction to completion and is office-based, full-time.

You will manage client instructions, prepare fees, complete onboarding and source of funds checks, issue contracts, arrange searches and liaise with clients by phone and email. The position emphasizes wellbeing, development, and long-term progression.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of the residential conveyancing process, from initial instruction through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Manage new client instructions, prepare fee estimates and client care documentation, complete onboarding and source of funds checks, issue contract packs and arrange property searches.
• Liaise with clients by telephone and email, manage post-exchange requirements, prepare completion statements and coordinate completions, including mortgage funds and payments.
• Handle post-completion matters, property registrations and SDLT returns, while maintaining excellent interpersonal and organisational skills in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Residential conveyancing knowledge

Job description

Legal Assistant | Devon | £25,000 + DOE

JOB REF: 5845

Are you a property Legal Assistant looking to move to a welcoming firm where you can develop your career?

THE OPPORTUNITY

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Property Legal Assistant to join a friendly and supportive conveyancing team. The organisation prides itself on fostering a positive workplace culture, with a strong emphasis on employee wellbeing, professional development, and long-term career progression.

THE ROLE

This is a full-time, office-based position suited to someone with a thorough understanding of the residential conveyancing process, from initial instruction through to completion.

• Your responsibilities will include managing new client instructions, preparing fee estimates and client care documentation, completing onboarding and source of funds checks, issuing contract packs, and arranging property searches.
• You will also liaise with clients by telephone and email, manage post-exchange requirements, prepare completion statements, and coordinate completions, including requesting mortgage funds and arranging payments. Further duties include post-completion matters, property registrations and SDLT returns.
• The successful candidate will have excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

A competitive salary and attractive benefits package, including:

Health, Wellbeing & Development

• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, with additional holiday for long service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support.
• Modern, comfortable office facilities.
• Coaching and mentoring to support your professional development.
• Discounts on legal services.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

• Job type: Full-time, permanent.
• Working pattern: Monday to Friday, with no weekend work.
• Location: Office-based.

If you're an experienced Property Legal Assistant looking for a positive working environment, opportunities to develop and a strong focus on work–life balance, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

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