Legal Assistant - Part time (3 days per week) - Surrey - £35,000 pro rata

Ashdown Group; Elmbridge, Castle Point; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in the legal sector is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team in Surrey. This part-time role offers a fantastic opportunity for someone with residential conveyancing experience to further their career in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for assisting with property transactions, conducting title checks, and preparing legal documents. Your attention to detail and strong communication skills will be key to ensuring smooth transactions and client satisfaction. If you are looking to develop your skills in a professional setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing is essential for this role.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of residential property transactions.
• Conduct title checks, searches, and due diligence on properties.

Skills

Residential Conveyancing

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Experience as a Paralegal or Legal Assistant

Tools

Legal Document Preparation

Job description

Legal Assistant - Part time (3 days per week) - Surrey - £35,000 pro rata

A well-regarded law firm based in Surrey is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Residential Conveyancing Paralegal to join their busy team on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will assist with all aspects of the residential conveyancing process, ensuring smooth and efficient property transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with conveyancing experience who is looking to develop their career within a supportive and professional environment.

As a Paralegal, you will assist fee earners with residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, transfers, and remortgages. You will conduct title checks, searches, and due diligence on properties, as well as drafting and preparing legal documents, including contracts, reports on title, and completion statements. You will liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors to progress transactions and handle post-completion matters, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.

The ideal candidate will have previously worked as a paralegal or Legal Assistant, ideally within conveyancing. You will demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills and display strong attention to detail.

The salary on offer for this role is up to £35,000 pro rata, depending on experience.