Legal Assistant

Brook Street; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Assistant to join a dynamic conveyancing team in Emsworth, Portsmouth. This full-time position involves supporting the head of Conveyancing, managing client transactions, and ensuring top-notch service. Ideal candidates must be highly organized, communicative, and willing to learn. This role offers opportunities for career development within a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Must have a keen willingness to learn and adapt.
• Strong organisational skills required.
• Ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Open new client files and prepare initial documentation.
• Create and send out quotes and follow up.
• Act as a key point of contact for clients and agents.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Initiative

Attention to detail

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Join Our Clients Residential Property Team as a Legal Assistant!
Location: Emswoth in Portsmouth| Department: Conveyancing | Type: Full-time

Are you ready to join a legal team in a vibrant and fast-paced environment? We're on the lookout for a proactive, organised, and enthusiastic Legal Assistant to become an essential part of our client's dynamic Conveyancing team. This is a temporary opportunity working fully in office, 35 hours a week, Monday to Friday 9-5. This assignment may also lead to a permanent position subject to performance.

What You'll Be Doing:

You'll be the go-to support for our head of Conveyancing, keeping transactions moving smoothly and ensuring our clients receive top-notch service. Your day-to-day will include:

• Opening new client files and preparing initial documentation
• Creating and sending out quotes - and following up to win new business!
• Reviewing documents and updating clients
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and agents
• Supporting our lawyers with admin, correspondence, and case progress
• Handling post, queries, and keeping everything on track

No two days will be the same - this is a role where your organisation and initiative will really shine.

What We're Looking For:

We're not just looking for experience - we're looking for the right attitude. If you're keen to learn, love staying organised, and are ready to dive into the legal world, you'll fit right in.

You'll need to be:

• Exceptionally organised with great attention to detail
• A natural communicator who's confident and articulate
• A self-starter who's not afraid to ask questions or take initiative
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to confidentiality
• Able to manage changing priorities in a fast-moving environment
• A team player with a positive attitude and a flexible approach
• Gain hands-on experience in a respected and busy property department
• Work in a collaborative environment where your ideas and input matter
• Opportunities to develop your skills and grow your legal career

If you're ready to take your next step in the legal profession and want to be part of a great team we want to hear from you.

Apply now!

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