Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Ashville Knight; Emsworth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Legal Assistant to support their Residential Conveyancing team. This full-time role offers the chance to work closely with fee earners on a diverse caseload of property files, including sales, purchases, and shared ownership. You will be responsible for managing client communications, drafting essential documents, and ensuring compliance with ID/AML procedures. The company values flexibility and offers a supportive work environment, alongside competitive remuneration and generous holiday allowances. If you have a passion for property law and a keen eye for detail, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work from home

25 days holiday

Company Pension

Closure between Christmas and New Year

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in a Residential Property department.
• Strong secretarial and admin skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with property matters and open files.
• Draft contract packs and respond to Land Registry requisitions.

Skills

Legal Secretary/Assistant experience

Secretarial skills

Admin skills

Attention to detail

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 Emsworth office.

You will be providing assistance to the Fee Earners on a mixed caseload of property files including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, shared equity/shared ownership, new homes and part exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Assisting fee earners with property matters.
2. Opening files and ordering property searches.
3. Dealing with ID/AML procedures and requirements.
4. Working directly with clients to ensure a seamless service.
5. Drafting contract packs and client care letters.
6. Responding to requisitions raised by the Land Registry.
7. Sending title documents to lenders and clients.

Desired Skills and Experience:

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

What they offer:

1. Salary depending on experience up to £28,000.
2. Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm.
3. Can be flexible with work from home which will be discussed at interview.
4. 25 days holiday plus closure between Christmas and New Year.
5. Company Pension.