Legal Assistant

Oculus Legal Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oculus Legal Group in London is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to join its Residential Conveyancing team. The role supports fee earners from exchange through to completion, handling file management and documentation.

The ideal candidate has at least 2 years' residential conveyancing experience, can work independently in a busy environment, and is detail-focused with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in residential conveyancing.
• Knowledge of post-exchange and post-completion procedures.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with residential conveyancing matters from exchange through to completion and file closure.
• Preparing completion statements and other financial documentation.
• Coordinating and managing completions.
• Preparing and submitting SDLT returns.
• Preparing AP1 applications and associated documentation.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files.
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation.
• Liaising with clients and relevant third parties.
• Assisting fee earners with general conveyancing administration.
• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently and in accordance with required procedures.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Unsupervised work

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary – Residential Conveyancing

London | Office-based

A well-established legal practice is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary to join its Residential Conveyancing team.

This is a newly created opportunity for someone with at least 2 years' conveyancing experience who is confident working independently and providing effective support within a busy property team.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of the conveyancing process and will be responsible for assisting with matters through to completion, with a particular focus on post-exchange and completion work.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with residential conveyancing matters from exchange through to completion and file closure
• Preparing completion statements and other financial documentation
• Coordinating and managing completions
• Preparing and submitting SDLT returns
• Preparing AP1 applications and associated documentation
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients and relevant third parties
• Assisting fee earners with general conveyancing administration
• Ensuring files are progressed efficiently and in accordance with required procedures

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 2 years' experience in residential conveyancing
• Good knowledge of post-exchange and post-completion procedures
• Experience dealing with completion statements, SDLT returns and AP1s
• The ability to work unsupervised and manage competing priorities
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A professional and proactive approach
• The ability to work effectively within a busy legal environment

CQS experience or training would be advantageous but is not essential.

This is an opportunity to join an established legal team in a role offering responsibility and the opportunity to become an integral part of the conveyancing function.

Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience and suitability.