Legal Assistant

Clayton Recruitment Limited; Tonbridge; Sur place; GBP 27 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

£30,000 salary

Friendly environment

Direct Head of Department support

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

Clayton Recruitment Limited is supporting a well-established law firm in Tonbridge to appoint a Conveyancing Legal Assistant in a residential property team. You will work closely with the Head of Department, handling day-to-day support across conveyancing matters and gaining hands-on experience in a supportive environment.

This full-time, office-based role offers a £30,000 per annum salary, typical 9:00‑5:30 hours, and real opportunities for career development through direct guidance from senior

Qualifications

• Prev. legal or conveyancing experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsabilités

• Supporting the Head of Department with residential conveyancing files.
• Opening files, completing client onboarding and AML checks.
• Preparing legal documentation, contract packs and searches.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors.
• Assisting with exchange, completion and post-completion matters.
• Monitoring deadlines and maintaining accurate file records.

Connaissances

Strong organisational skills

Excellent communication

Client care skills

Proactive attitude

Good IT skills

Teamwork

Description du poste

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Location: Tonbridge, Kent
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
Working Arrangement: Office-based, 5 days per week

About the Role

A well-established law firm is seeking a motivated and organised Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join its friendly residential property team in Tonbridge.

Working closely with the Head of Department, you'll provide day-to-day support across residential conveyancing matters, gaining valuable hands-on experience and the opportunity to develop your legal career within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head of Department with residential conveyancing files.
• Opening files, completing client onboarding and AML checks.
• Preparing legal documentation, contract packs and searches.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors.
• Assisting with exchange, completion and post-completion matters.
• Monitoring deadlines and maintaining accurate file records.

Requirements

• Previous legal or conveyancing experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Good IT skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

What's on Offer?

• £30,000 annual salary.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.
• Direct support from the Head of Department.
• Excellent hands-on experience and career development opportunities.