Legal Assistant

ENL Legal Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Workplace pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental health resources

Modern office environment

Ongoing training and mentoring

Reduced rates on legal services

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Legal Assistant for a Bristol-based position offering £25,000+ DOE. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in residential property matters and possess strong organisational and client-communication skills.

You will handle enquiries, draft and issue contract packs, coordinate searches, and manage file progression from instruction through to completion in a fast-paced law firm environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a legal/ conveyancing environment.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage new client enquiries and file openings.
• Prepare cost estimates and client care documentation.
• Draft and issue contract packs; review property searches.
• Coordinate completions and post-completion tasks.

Skills

2 years' experience

Job description

Legal Assistant | Bristol | £25,000 + DOE | 2 years' experience | Enhanced annual leave package | A new opportunity to join a firm known for its excellent working culture and reputation has just presented itself. Join a team that is committed to your development and success, JOB REF:5847

OVERVIEW

The firm is looking for an experienced property Paralegal or Legal Assistant with at least 2 years of experience to join their residential property team. They are looking for a candidate with exceptional personal skills, along with strong organisational and time-management skills.

The successful candidate will know the process of conveyancing from induction through to completion, and will have experience in:

• Managing new client enquiries and opening files following initial instructions.
• Preparing cost estimates, client care documentation, source of funds checks and onboarding paperwork.
• Drafting and issuing contract packs.
• Ordering and reviewing property searches.
• Communicating with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, lenders, fellow solicitors and other third parties via telephone and email.
• Managing transactions following exchange of contracts.
• Preparing completion statements and financial documentation.
• Coordinating completions, including requesting mortgage advances and arranging the transfer of funds.
• Carrying out all necessary post-completion tasks.
• Handling property registrations and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns.
• Managing a varied workload effectively within a fast-paced environment.
• Keeping electronic case files accurate, organised and up to date.
• Tracking important dates, deadlines and key stages throughout each transaction.
• Keeping clients informed of progress and responding to enquiries in a timely manner.
• Updating and maintaining records on the firm's case management system.
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, professional standards and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Generous annual leave allowance, increasing with length of service.
• Workplace pension provision.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and dedicated mental health resources.
• A contemporary and well-equipped office environment.
• Ongoing training, guidance and mentoring to encourage career progression.
• Reduced rates on legal services.

WORKING ARRANGEMENTS

• Contract: Permanent, full-time position.
• Hours: Monday to Friday, with weekends free.
• Workplace: Office-based role.

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.