Residential Property Legal Assistant

2M Legal; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal practice in Reading is seeking a Residential Property Legal Assistant. The role involves handling administrative tasks in a busy residential conveyancing team. Candidates should have at least 2 years' experience, strong client care skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks. The position offers a competitive salary and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays

Hybrid working options

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance & Group Income Protection

Private Medical Insurance

Enhanced Family Friendly policies

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar legal role.
• Good grasp of conveyancing processes and procedures.
• Excellent client care skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle a full range of admin tasks for residential property.
• Manage calls and provide updates to clients and agents.
• Ensure files are compliant and respond to Land Registry requisitions.

Skills

Client care skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

IT systems familiarity

Tools

Tikit/Partner for Windows

Job description

Overview

Residential Property Legal Assistant
Location: Reading
Salary: 25,000 - 30,000 (depending on experience and expertise)

We're on the lookout for a full-time Legal Assistant to join a busy and growing Residential Conveyancing team in Reading. You'll be working alongside experienced Solicitors and Licensed Conveyancers, supporting them on a varied caseload across all things property.

What You'll Do

• Handling a full range of admin tasks - from opening files and drafting contract packs, to dealing with exchanges, final searches, SDLT and AP1 submissions.
• Managing calls and providing updates to clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors (yes, sometimes all in one afternoon).
• Keeping files compliant, responding to Land Registry requisitions, and even tackling some dictation along the way.

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar legal role, with a good grasp of conveyancing processes and procedures.
• Bonus points if you've wrangled Tikit/Partner for Windows before.
• Excellent client care skills, a genuine enthusiasm for helping people, and organisational skills.
• Comfortable with modern IT systems, audio and copy typing, and diary management.
• Able to multi-task, prioritise like a pro, and keep cool under pressure.
• High attention to detail and complete confidentiality are an absolute must.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave + Bank Holidays (plus the office closes between Christmas and New Year)
• Hybrid working options (role-dependent)
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% matching contribution
• Life assurance & Group Income Protection
• BUPA cashback plan & Private Medical Insurance
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies
• Employee Assistance Programme (including GP consultations)
• Funded professional subscriptions & support towards qualifications
• Employee referral scheme
• Volunteering programme & social events

If you're organised, client-focused, and looking to take the next step in your career with a team that works hard but has a laugh along the way, we'd love to hear from you.