Legal Assistant – Residential Conveyancing

Farnfields Solicitors; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Gillingham is seeking a Legal Assistant for their Residential Conveyancing Department. The successful candidate will support residential property transactions and must possess strong communication, organizational skills, and a passion for client service. Full training will be provided, and there are opportunities for career progression within the firm.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the legal sector, preferably in Residential Conveyancing.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple tasks.
• Team player with administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residential property transactions such as sales and purchases.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, and estate agents.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Client service passion

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Legal Assistant – Residential Conveyancing

Farnfields Solicitors

We have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Residential Conveyancing Department at our North Dorset offices in Gillingham.

What is the role?

The successful candidate will support residential property transactions such as sales and purchases. The work is fast-paced, so you should be proficient and comfortable working in a busy team with multiple tasks and deadlines. Client contact and liaising with clients, solicitors, and estate agents are essential skills. Full training will be provided, along with opportunities to progress within Farnfields.

Who you are?

Ideally, you will have previous experience in the legal sector, preferably in Residential Conveyancing. Alternatively, a strong academic background and an interest in entering the legal profession will be considered, and you may be suitable for a Legal Administrative Assistant role. You should be a team player with good communication, administrative, and organizational skills, passionate about client service, and have a friendly, professional, and proactive approach.

About us

We are a well-established and successful law firm with a modern, down-to-earth approach.

• Passionate about providing excellent service to our clients.
• Committed to being part of the local community.
• Friendly, supportive, and ambitious.
• We value work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.
• Winner of The British Conveyancing Awards for Residential Conveyancing Team of the Year, 2024.
• Winner of LawNet Team of the Year (Business Law) 2023.
• Recognized in The Legal 500 2021.
• Winner of Contribution to the Community at the 2019 Dorset Legal Awards.
• Winner of Property Team at the 2019 Dorset Legal Awards.
• As a Lexcel-accredited firm and member of LawNet, we are committed to career development and providing engaging, challenging work for our staff.

  This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, award-winning firm that is modern, friendly, and ambitious with a down-to-earth approach.

  Please apply in writing by attaching your CV to [e-mail]. We look forward to hearing from you!