Legal Assistant

Eclectic Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected law firm in Southwest London is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their residential property team. This full-time, office-based role involves supporting fee earners with residential conveyancing files, handling client queries, and ensuring compliant progression of matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 12 months' experience in residential conveyancing, excellent file management skills, and a proactive approach. Competitive salary and clear pathways for career development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Career development pathways

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in residential conveyancing.
• Proactive individual with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to handle client queries professionally.

Responsibilities

• Support the management and progression of residential conveyancing files.
• Handle client and file-related queries professionally.
• Ensure timely and compliant progression of matters.
• Maintain accurate file management according to firm policies.
• Provide excellent client care and escalate matters when necessary.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Client care

File management

Job description

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Location: Southwest London (office based)

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:30-17:00

Salary: Competitive, DOE

A well-established and respected law firm in the Southwest London area is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their busy residential property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with at least 12 months' residential conveyancing experience who is looking to progress within a supportive and professional environment.

Key Objectives

• Support fee earners with the management and progression of residential conveyancing files.
• Handle client and file-related queries professionally, both by phone and in person.
• Ensure timely, efficient and compliant progression of matters.
• Maintain accurate file management in line with firm policies.
• Provide excellent client care, escalating matters where necessary.
• Attend to clients, take instructions and prepare correspondence.
• Use internal systems and processes effectively.
• Liaise courteously with clients and introducers.
• Manage your own workload with minimal supervision.
• Comply with all firm procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Linking incoming post to relevant files.
• Using case management and ledger systems.
• Verifying client ID in line with AML requirements.
• Opening new files and issuing client care packs.
• Reviewing and preparing files for closure or archiving.
• Returning all telephone calls within 2 hours where possible, or by close of business.
• Preparing contract packs in line with procedure.
• Raising pre-contract enquiries.
• Ordering searches.
• Assisting with exchanges and post-completion work.
• Supporting fee earners throughout the entire transaction process.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
• Pension scheme
• Clear pathways for career development
• Stable, full-time, office-based role within a supportive team

Application Requirement

• Do you have a minimum of 12 months' experience in residential conveyancing?

If this role aligns with your skills and experience, please contact Owen at Eclectic Recruitment to discuss the opportunity further.

We aim to respond to all applicants within 10 days. If you have not heard from us in that time, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.