Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Confidential; Guildford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential, a Surrey-based law firm, is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join its Residential Property team in Guildford. You will support an experienced Residential Property Associate with day-to-day legal and administrative tasks and gain practical experience in conveyancing.

The role suits a graduate who is highly organised, detail‑minded and enjoys working in a small, friendly team. You will manage client files, carry out property searches, prepare completion statements and assist

Qualifications

• Experience in Residential Property / Conveyancing.
• Excellent typing and IT skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication.
• Able to manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and legal support throughout the residential conveyancing process
• Carrying out property searches
• Preparing completion statements
• Assisting with pre- and post-completion work
• Preparing accurate and timely correspondence and documentation
• Assisting with the management and maintenance of client files
• Supporting the smooth progression of property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Producing documents independently and accurately
• Liaising with clients and third parties by telephone and in person
• Providing a professional and high level of client service

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast typing

Communication skills

Organised

Team player

Client service

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Legal case management system

Job description

Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Residential Conveyancing

Location - Guildford
Salary - Up to 28,000pa DOE

Due to rural location, you must have your own transport!

A fantastic opportunity for a graduate seeking to join an established Surrey-based law firm is looking to recruit a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their Residential Property team.

Working alongside an experienced Residential Property Associate, you will provide day-to-day legal and administrative support while developing your knowledge and experience within residential conveyancing.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working within a small, busy and friendly team, is highly organised and is confident taking ownership of tasks to support the wider department.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative and legal support throughout the residential conveyancing process
• Carrying out property searches
• Preparing completion statements
• Assisting with pre- and post-completion work
• Preparing accurate and timely correspondence and documentation
• Assisting with the management and maintenance of client files
• Supporting the smooth progression of property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Producing documents independently and accurately
• Liaising with clients and third parties by telephone and in person
• Providing a professional and high level of client service

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a Residential Property / Residential Conveyancing team
• Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process
• Excellent attention to detail
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Experience using a legal case management system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong team player who is happy to take ownership of tasks
• Friendly and professional approach
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Experience with digital audio / dictation software would be advantageous