Legal Assistant

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Yeovil is seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team. This full-time position involves providing essential administrative support to ensure smooth transactions for clients. The ideal candidate is organised, proactive, and may have previous legal assistant experience, though a passion for developing a career in law is also valued. This role offers a supportive team environment and long-term career development opportunities.

Benefits

Long term career development

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant or administrative experience is preferred.
• Experience within conveyancing is a plus but not essential.
• Desire to develop a career in law.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day to day management of files.
• Prepare and amend documentation.
• Liaise with clients and third parties.
• Manage correspondence.
• Ensure that case management systems are accurate and up to date.
• Help transactions run smoothly from instruction to completion.

Skills

Organisational skills

Proactivity

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you organised, proactive and interested in developing your career in residential property law? My client is a highly regarded South West law company, who are proud of the highquality, personal service they deliver to their clients. They are now looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team, based full time in our Yeovil office, 9am - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

My client combines legal expertise with a genuinely personal approach. The teams support individuals, families and businesses across a wide range of legal matters, and are trusted to manage their clients' work with professionalism, care and attention to detail, within a supportive and inclusive working environment where every colleague plays a valued role. They are committed to learning, development and progression, and we encourage our people to grow their careers with them.

The Role

Due to growth within the team, they are seeking a Legal Assistant to support their busy Residential Conveyancing department in Yeovil.

In this role, you will work closely with our Conveyancers and Solicitors, providing essential administrative and organisational support to ensure matters progress efficiently and clients receive an excellent service throughout their transaction.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day to day management of files.
• Prepare and amend documentation.
• Liaise with clients and third parties.
• Manage correspondence.
• Ensure that case management systems are kept accurate and up to date.
• Help transactions run smoothly from instruction through to completion.

Qualifications

This position would suit someone with previous legal assistant or administrative experience, ideally within conveyancing, although this is not essential. We would also welcome applications from candidates who are keen to develop a career in law and are looking for a long-term opportunity within a supportive team.

Job Details

This is a full time, office-based role in our Yeovil office.

Please apply today, this is a fantastic opportunity to work within a friendly and supportive law firm offering long term career development and progression.