Legal Assistant

Jago Consultants; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Jago Consultants in Eastbourne are seeking a Legal Assistant to join a busy Residential Conveyancing team. You will work directly for a partner, supporting the preparation of documents and client communications in a fast-paced office environment.

Ideal candidates have experience in a legal firm and knowledge of conveyancing. The firm welcomes applicants who are newly qualified and eager to develop their expertise within a supportive framework.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a legal firm in a similar role.
• Knowledge of Conveyancing is advantageous.
• Open to recently qualified candidates seeking development.

Responsibilities

• Preparing correspondence and documents for clients.
• Dealing with clients face-to-face and by phone.
• Residential conveyancing duties: drafting contracts and assisting with exchanges and completions.
• Handling title documents and apportionments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Punctuation & grammar

Work ethic

Job description

I am currently on behalf of a well-respected Law Firm in Eastbourne who are looking for a Legal Assistant to join their busy and hard working team.

You will be working directly for one of the Partners of the firm, and working within the Residential Conveyancing department. The client offers a fabulous office location, with the potential to grow and develop your long-term career.

This Legal Assistant position duties.

• Preparing correspondence and documents and letters


• Dealing with clients both face to face and over the phone

Residential Conveyancing duties will include:

• Preparation of Contracts


• Involvement with Exchanges / completions


• General conveyancing work (including Title Documents, calculation of apportionments)

About You:

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a legal firm in a similar role, and knowledge of Conveyancing.
The client is open to someone who has recently qualified and is looking to develop your knowledge

• Must have excellent attention to detail in your work


• A keen eye for detail to work within this dept.


• A great work ethic


• Excellent communication skills, verbally and written


• Excellent punctuation and grammar

Hours:

Monday to Friday 8:45 – 17:30 (1hr 15min lunch break)