Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Adecco; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Holiday entitlement

Pension

Refreshments

Social events

Job summary

Adecco is recruiting a Legal Assistant/Paralegal/Conveyancer in Barnet for a residential conveyancing role. The position offers either part-time or full-time hours with flexibility and an office-based setting.

You will support fee earners and sol icitors, manage client communications, and handle sale/purchase caseloads, ID checks, and file setup/closing with accuracy.

Qualifications

• Proven residential conveyancing experience.
• Strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience in freehold and leasehold sales/purchases.

Responsibilities

• Provide proactive communication to clients, third parties, and conveyancers on progress.
• Deliver excellent customer service and assist fee earners/solicitors with caseloads.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, and professionals to facilitate transactions.
• Set up and close files with precision and manage post-completion matters.
• Assist with completions and conduct initial ID checks.

Skills

Strong communication

Client liaison

Attention to detail

Job description

Legal Assistant/Paralegal/Conveyancer

£30000 - £35000

Location: Barnet - based in the office
Type: Part-Time or Full time - Flexible Hours!

Are you an experienced legal assistant, paralegal, or conveyancer looking for an exciting opportunity in a thriving residential conveyancing department? Our client, a well-established organisation in the legal sector, is seeking a motivated and skilled professional to join their expanding team. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to a dynamic environment while providing exceptional service to clients.

Key Responsibilities

As a vital member of the team, your role will encompass a variety of responsibilities, including:

• Providing proactive communication to keep clients, third parties, partners, and other conveyancers updated on progress.
• Delivering excellent customer service to ensure a positive experience for all clients.
• Assisting fee earners/solicitors in managing their caseloads effectively.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other professionals to facilitate smooth transactions.
• Setting up and closing files with precision and attention to detail.
• Handling interactions with Land Registry, mortgage lenders, and search providers.
• Preparing and issuing client care letters and contract packs.
• Assisting with completions and managing post-completion matters.
• Meeting clients to conduct initial ID checks.
• Managing a caseload of sale and purchase transactions efficiently.

Benefits

• Flexibility on start and finish times - part time or full time hours considered.
• Excellent holiday entitlement - 28 days PLUS 2 weeks off at Xmas!
• Free refreshments/tea/coffee etc
• Company pension
• Social events etc
• Plus many more!

Requirements

• Proven residential conveyancing experience.
• Strong communication skills to effectively engage with clients and stakeholders.
• Experience in both freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.

Take the plunge and be part of something special with our client!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.