Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Ashville Knight; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing department based in Basingstoke. The role entails preparing legal documents, managing client communications, and handling ID/AML procedures. Candidates should have over 2 years of experience in a similar position within a law firm, demonstrating strong secretarial skills and attention to detail. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from £26,000 to £31,000, along with other employment benefits.

Benefits

Company Pension

Standard holiday

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Legal Assistant in a Residential Property department at a law firm.
• Proficient in digital dictation and administration tasks.
• Strong communication skills for client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and draft legal documents including contracts and property searches.
• Manage team administration tasks and client communications.
• Handle ID/AML processes and land registry requisitions.

Skills

Legal Secretary/Assistant experience

Strong secretarial and admin skills

Attention to detail

Fast typing ability

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing department. This role is full time and will be based out of their Basingstoke office.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing full support in preparing and drafting legal documents, including contracts, completion statements, and property searches.
• Assistance in general team administration including speaking with clients and arranging meeting room bookings.
• Opening and closing Files.
• Dealing with ID/AML procedures and requirements.
• Responding to Requisitions raised by the Land Registry.
• Managing post completions procedures including SDLT returns and title registrations.
• Drafting documents and correspondence with strong digital dictation skills.
• Dealing with invoices, completion statements, assisting with billing and payment process.

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 2 years + Legal Secretary/Assistant experience within a Residential Property department in a law firm.
• Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems.

What they offer

• Monday - Friday 9am - 5:30pm.
• Salary depending on experience - £26,000 - £31,000.
• Standard holiday.
• Company Pension.
• Regular social events.