Property Legal Assistant

Pertemps Plymouth Commercial; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support

Training and mentoring

Professional development

Staff events

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Pertemps Plymouth Commercial is seeking an experienced Property Legal Assistant to join our busy team in a full-time, office-based role. You will support residential conveyancing from instruction through to completion and post-completion, handling client documentation and searches with accuracy and professionalism.

The ideal candidate has experience in residential conveyancing, excellent organisation, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing is required.
• Ability to manage files from instruction to completion.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication with clients and professional contacts.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with new client instructions and onboarding
• Preparing and managing client documentation
• Supporting the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Preparing and issuing contract documentation
• Ordering and reviewing property searches
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and other parties by telephone and email
• Assisting with exchange and completion processes
• Preparing completion statements
• Assisting with the receipt and transfer of funds
• Supporting post-completion matters, including registrations and SDLT submissions
• Providing a high standard of client service at all times

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Job description

Property Legal Assistant

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Property Legal Assistant to join a busy and supportive team.

This is a full-time, office-based position, suited to someone with previous experience in residential conveyancing who is confident supporting matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with new client instructions and onboarding
• Preparing and managing client documentation
• Supporting the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Preparing and issuing contract documentation
• Ordering and reviewing property searches
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and other parties by telephone and email
• Assisting with exchange and completion processes
• Preparing completion statements
• Assisting with the receipt and transfer of funds
• Supporting post-completion matters, including registrations and SDLT submissions
• Providing a high standard of client service at all times

About You

• Has previous experience in residential conveyancing
• Understands the conveyancing process from start to finish
• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Is confident communicating with clients and professional contacts
• Has strong attention to detail
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Is able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Provides a professional and approachable service to clients

What We Offer

The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional legal environment. This is a firm that truly values life-work-balance.

Benefits include:

• Enhanced annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support
• Training, coaching and mentoring
• Opportunities for professional development
• Staff events and team activities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment