Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Ashville Knight; Fareham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Fareham is seeking a Legal Secretary/Assistant to support fee earners in property matters. This role involves dealing with clients, handling ID/AML procedures, and drafting necessary documentation. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in a Residential Property department, strong administrative skills, and be IT literate. The position offers a salary of £24,000 to £25,000 along with competitive holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive holiday plus bank holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience within a Residential Property department.
• Proven strong secretarial and admin skills.
• Fast and accurate typing ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with property matters.
• Handle ID/AML procedures and requirements.
• Draft contract packs and client care letters.

Skills

Legal Secretary/Assistant Experience

Secretarial Skills

Attention to Detail

Typing Ability

IT Literacy

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Digital Audio Software

Case Management Software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting fee earners with property matters.
• Dealing with ID/AML procedures and requirements.
• Opening files and closing files.
• Working directly with clients to ensure a seamless service.
• Drafting contract packs and client care letters.
• Responding to requisitions raised by the Land Registry.
• Ordering property searches.
• Sending title documents to lenders and clients.

Desired Skills and Experience

• At least 1 year + 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.
• IT literate - Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.

What they offer

• Full time in the office – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
• Salary depending on experience – £24,000 – £25,000.
• Competitive holiday plus bank holiday.
• Pension scheme.