Legal Assistant

eNL; Mid Devon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Wellbeing & Development

Enhanced annual leave

Company pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Modern, comfortable office facilities

Coaching and mentoring

Discounts on legal services

Job summary

eNL, based in Devon, is seeking a Property Legal Assistant for a full-time, permanent role supporting a conveyancing team handling residential property transactions from instruction through to completion.

You will manage client instructions, prepare fee estimates, onboarding, searches, liaise with clients, handle post-exchange matters, and assist with SDLT returns, with a focus on accuracy and excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Experience in handling property transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage new client instructions and onboarding.
• Prepare fee estimates and client care documentation.
• Coordinate searches and issue contract packs.
• Liaise with clients by phone and email; manage post-exchange requirements.
• Prepare completion statements and coordinate completions.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client liaison

Job description

This full-time, permanent Legal Assistant position in Devon offers a salary of £25,000 to £30,000 per annum, dependent on experience. Based in the office, the successful candidate will support a conveyancing team handling residential property transactions from instruction through to completion. A thorough understanding of the residential conveyancing process is essential, alongside strong organisational and communication skills. The firm emphasises employee wellbeing, professional development and long-term career progression, providing a supportive setting in which to build expertise. Applicants with relevant property experience who are seeking a collegial workplace are encouraged to apply, quoting the reference number provided in the listing.

Legal Assistant | Devon | £25,000 + DOE | Are you a property Legal Assistant looking to move to a welcoming firm where you can develop your career? JOB REF: 5845

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:

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.

At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.

eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days.

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.