Legal Assistant

Focus Resourcing; Oxford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm is looking for a full-time Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team in Oxford. The ideal candidate has at least one year of conveyancing experience and will provide support in various administrative tasks associated with property transactions. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme, all within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Life assurance

Group Income Protection Insurance

BUPA Cash plan

Regular events

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of conveyancing experience in a law firm.
• Good knowledge of residential conveyancing processes.
• Strong organisational skills to manage time effectively.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners across residential conveyancing transactions.
• Manage administrative duties including client calls.
• Open and maintain compliant case files.
• Draft contract packs and support administration.
• Prepare COTs and handle Land Registry requisitions.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Central office, with no parking. Fully office based.

Our client is seeking an experience full time Legal Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team. You will work closely with their experienced Solicitors and Licensed Conveyancers, providing support across a broad range of conveyancing matters.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a progressive firm offering a competitive salary and benefits package within a supportive team environment.

We are looking for a team player with enthusiasm, flexibility, and a strong client service ethos. You\'ll be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and committed to helping our conveyancing team deliver an outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day support to fee earners across residential conveyancing transactions
• Managing a wide range of administrative duties, including handling client calls and providing updates to clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors
• Opening and maintaining compliant case files
• Drafting contract packs and supporting pre- and post-exchange administration
• Preparing COTs, carrying out final searches, and lodging SDLT and AP1 forms
• Handling Land Registry requisitions
• Audio and copy typing, dictation, and diary management

The Candidate

• It is essential you have a minimum of 1 years conveyancing experience in a law firm for this role
• Good working knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Excellent communication and client care skills with a proactive and professional approach
• High attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Life assurance
• Group Income Protection Insurance
• BUPA Cash plan
• Regular events