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Job summary

A respected law firm in Ferndown seeks a Legal Assistant to join their property department, providing essential support to both residential and commercial conveyancing teams. The ideal candidate will have solid secretarial skills, relevant experience in the legal field, and a commitment to delivering high-quality service in a dynamic office environment.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Additional holiday over Christmas

Onsite parking

Health cashback plan

Friendly team culture

Qualifications

Experience in a legal secretarial role, ideally in a conveyancing department.
Proficient in audio typing (minimum 40+ wpm).
Understanding of Land Registry processes.

Responsibilities

Provide support to fee earners in the property department.
Liaise with clients and manage diaries.
Handle Land Registry applications and post-completion matters.

Skills

Secretarial skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Proactive attitude

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Experience in legal secretarial or assistant role

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Legal Assistant - Residential & Commercial Property - Ferndown - £25,000

Our client, a respected and growing law firm in Ferndown, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretarial Assistant to join their property department, supporting both residential and commercial conveyancing teams.

About

Legal Assistant - Residential & Commercial Property - Ferndown - £25,000

Our client, a respected and growing law firm in Ferndown, is seeking an experienced Legal Secretarial Assistant to join their property department, supporting both residential and commercial conveyancing teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for a legal support professional with strong secretarial skills and a background in property law.

Key Responsibilities

Provide secretarial and administrative support to fee earners in the property department
Audio typing and accurate word processing of legal documents and correspondence
Prepare, format, and proofread professional documentation to a high standard
Liaise directly with clients in person and via telephone, taking clear and accurate messages
Maintain and manage diaries, appointments, and file organisation
Manage databases, open/close client files, and maintain accurate records
Handle post-completion matters including Land Registry applications, SDLT returns, completion statements, and other related tasks

Key Skills

Previous experience in a legal secretarial or assistant role, specifically within a conveyancing department
Sound understanding of Land Registry processes
Experience in commercial property is desirable, though not essential
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Fast and accurate audio typing skills (minimum 40+ wpm)
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
Strong organisational and time management skills
Ability to prioritise workloads, work independently, and contribute to team efforts
Professional, proactive, and adaptable with a keen eye for detail

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional holiday with office closure over Christmas
Onsite parking
Health cashback plan
Friendly and collaborative team culture

This position would suit a well-organised, confident legal assistant who thrives in a busy office environment and takes pride in delivering a high standard of support.

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Tel: 01202 233777 (Option 1 - Office & Commercial Team)

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Bond Williams Professional Recruitment are an equal opportunity employer and operate as an Employment Business and Recruitment Agency

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Ferndown, England

Work experience

Administrative
Legal

Languages

English

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Legal
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Technology, Information and Internet

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