Legal Assistant

Pertemps Gloucester; Mid Devon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training & development

Staff benefits

Generous holidays

Career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester seeks a Legal Assistant for their Devon-based property team. The role handles conveyancing files from instruction to completion, including opening files, drafting client care docs, compliance checks, and liaising with clients, agents and lenders.

A supportive, collaborative environment offers a clear path for development. The position pays £28,000 per year (DOE) with benefits and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Residential Conveyancing as a Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant, or similar role
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Positive and team-focused approach

Responsibilities

• Opening and administering new client files
• Preparing client care documentation and onboarding paperwork
• Completing compliance and due diligence checks
• Issuing contract documentation and requesting searches
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other third parties
• Supporting matters through exchange and completion
• Preparing completion statements
• Arranging and transferring completion funds
• Managing post-completion processes and registrations
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring matters progress efficiently

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Team player

Job description

Legal Assistant | Full-Time, Permanent | £28,000 DOE

A full-time, permanent Legal Assistant position has arisen in Devon, offering £28,000 per annum. Working within a busy property team at a well-established professional services organisation, the successful candidate will manage conveyancing matters from instruction to completion. Duties include opening and administering client files, preparing client care documentation, completing compliance and due diligence checks, issuing contracts and requesting searches. The role also involves liaising with clients, agents, lenders and other third parties, supporting matters through exchange and completion, preparing completion statements and arranging completion funds. Applicants should be organised, proactive and experienced in conveyancing, with strong attention to detail and clear communication skills. This is a chance to develop a career within a supportive, collaborative setting.

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established professional services organisation seeking an organised and proactive Legal Assistant to join their busy property team.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and administering new client files
• Preparing client care documentation and onboarding paperwork
• Completing compliance and due diligence checks
• Issuing contract documentation and requesting searches
• Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and other third parties
• Supporting matters through exchange and completion
• Preparing completion statements
• Arranging and transferring completion funds
• Managing post-completion processes and registrations
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring matters progress efficiently

About You

• Previous experience within Residential Conveyancing as a Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant, or similar role
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Excellent communication and client service skills
• Strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Positive and team-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £28,000 DOE
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing support
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Staff benefits package
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities