Legal Assistant - Conveyancing

The Recruitment Group; Bath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Administrator in Bath, UK. This role involves providing administrative and legal support to fee earners while delivering a high standard of client care. Ideal candidates should have previous legal work experience and possess strong communication and administrative skills. The firm promotes a culture valuing creativity and teamwork, offering competitive pay and excellent benefits in a positive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Opportunities for growth

Social events

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment is essential.
• Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication capabilities.
• Strong IT skills are important, particularly in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to the Conveyancing department.
• Manage client matters and maintain filing systems.
• Prepare legal documents and ensure compliance with legal standards.

Skills

Legal work experience

Excellent communication skills

Strong administrative skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Relationship building

Sound decision-making

Strong IT skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Job Purpose :

To work within the Conveyancing department, providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to fee earners and delivering a high standard of client care.

Typical Activities Include :

• Managing client matters where appropriate
• Typing correspondence, opening new files, and maintaining filing systems
• Ordering searches and Land Registry documentation
• Preparing files for billing
• Screening incoming calls and managing messages
• Sorting and prioritising post, emails, and correspondence
• Preparing straightforward legal documents
• Delivering a professional and friendly service to clients
• Maintaining commitment to LEXCEL standards and Law Society requirements
• Understanding and complying with the Solicitors Accounts Rules relating to client monies

Additional Support Duties :

• Liaising with clients and third parties to provide transaction updates
• Providing reception cover when required

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience in legal work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong administrative skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm, polite, and focused under pressure
• Confidence in building relationships and working collaboratively
• Enjoyment of a varied workload and working at pace
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure
• Sound decision-making skills with a sense of ownership
• Professional presentation and flexible approach
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages

This role provides the opportunity to develop new skills, grow professionally, and become part of a committed and supportive team striving for excellence.

Our client prides itself on a culture that values creativity, hard work, individuality, ambition, and fun. Employees benefit from competitive pay, excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and a thriving team environment. Legendary social events are part of the experience, reinforcing a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.