Residential Property Assistant

TSR-Legal; Bath; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Legal in Bath is seeking a Residential Property Assistant to join a well-respected Legal 500 firm. You will support a busy property team, handling day-to-day admin and conveyancing tasks while maintaining high client service standards.

The role offers the chance to work closely with a Partner and Head of Residential Property, developing expertise in a busy residential property caseload within a reputable practice.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within residential property or conveyancing
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach to clients
• Good IT skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
• Proactive and positive approach to supporting a busy fee earner
• Genuine interest in developing a career within residential property

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day legal and administrative support across residential property matters
• Assisting with the progression of property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Opening and maintaining files and ensuring records are kept accurately and up to date
• Preparing correspondence and documentation
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents, lenders and other third parties
• Assisting with searches, enquiries and other conveyancing documentation
• Diary management and arranging appointments
• Monitoring key dates and transaction deadlines
• Supporting with post-completion administration where required
• Providing a high level of client care throughout the transaction
• General administrative support to the Partner and wider Residential Property team

Job description

Residential Property Assistant

Bath | ASAP Start | Legal 500 Firm

TSR Legal are delighted to be supporting a highly regarded Legal 500 law firm in Bath with the recruitment of a Residential Property Assistant to join an established and successful property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant looking to join a well-respected firm and work closely with a Partner and Head of Residential Property.

The successful candidate will provide key administrative and legal support across a busy residential property caseload, assisting with the smooth progression of transactions and ensuring clients receive a professional and responsive service.

The Role

Working closely with a senior member of the Residential Property team, your responsibilities will include:

• Providing day-to-day legal and administrative support across residential property matters
• Assisting with the progression of property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Opening and maintaining files and ensuring records are kept accurately and up to date
• Preparing correspondence and documentation
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, agents, lenders and other third parties
• Assisting with searches, enquiries and other conveyancing documentation
• Diary management and arranging appointments
• Monitoring key dates and transaction deadlines
• Supporting with post-completion administration where required
• Providing a high level of client care throughout the transaction
• General administrative support to the Partner and wider Residential Property team

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have previous experience within a residential property or conveyancing environment.

You may currently be working as a:

Residential Property Assistant | Conveyancing Assistant | Legal Assistant | Legal Secretary | Property Administrator

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience within residential property or conveyancing
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• The ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Confident communication skills and a professional approach to clients
• Good IT skills and the ability to pick up new systems quickly
• A proactive and positive approach to supporting a busy fee earner
• A genuine interest in developing a career within residential property

Experience supporting a Partner or senior fee earner would be advantageous, although applications will be considered from candidates with strong residential property administration experience.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a Legal 500-recognised firm with an established reputation and a strong residential property offering.

You will work alongside an experienced and highly regarded property professional, gaining exposure to a quality residential property caseload and working within a supportive, professional environment.

The role would suit someone who enjoys working at pace, takes pride in providing excellent client service and is looking for a long-term opportunity within a respected legal practice.