Property Legal Assistant

Additional Resources; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Romford is seeking a Residential Property Legal Assistant to support a busy conveyancing team. The role requires at least 3 years of experience in residential property law, managing caseloads with autonomy. You will be involved in preparing legal documents and overseeing client interactions. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £28,500, with benefits including a pension scheme and generous leave policies. This maternity cover role also has potential for a permanent transition.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonuses

Company pension scheme

Employee discount programme

On-site parking

Generous annual leave

Extra holiday for birthday

Regular staff social events

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in residential property law.
• Experience with conveyancing searches and Land Registry checks.
• Ability to manage client interactions with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners with varied residential conveyancing caseload.
• Manage matters from instruction to completion autonomously.
• Prepare engrossments and legal documents.

Skills

Conveyancing Assistant Experience

Client Management

Attention to Detail

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Property Legal Assistant to join a well‑established legal firm, offering a wide range of services to both business and private clients.

As a Residential Property Legal Assistant, you will support fee earners with a varied residential conveyancing caseload, отч Managing matters from instruction through to completion with a high degree of autonomy.

This is a maternity cover role with the potential to transition into a permanent position offering a minimum salary of £28,500 and benefits. They will also consider candidates who would prefer 4 days a week.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Secretary, Conveyancing Legal Assistant, Property Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Residential Property Paralegal, Conveyancing Paralegal or in a similar role
• Must have at least 3 years of experience working within residential property law
• Experience with conveyancing searches, Land Registry checks, and property‑related admin, including preparing engrossments and legal documents.
• Practical understanding of the residential property process, including exchange of contracts and post‑exchange activities.
• Confidence in managing client interactions and progressing matters with minimal supervision.
• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude.

Shift:

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

What's on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Discretionary performance‑related and profit‑linked bonuses
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount programme
• On‑site parking
• Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays
• Additional discretionary leave over the festive period
• Extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday
• Regular staff social events

This is a great opportunity to join a thriving property team within a respected legal practice that values commitment and long‑term development.

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