Residential Property Legal Assistant

Goughs Solicitors; Melksham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual to join their team and gain valuable experience in conveyancing. This role involves a variety of tasks, including document preparation, client interaction, and diary management. With full training provided, you will develop essential skills in a supportive environment. Strong IT and interpersonal skills are key, as you will liaise with clients both in person and over the phone. If you thrive under pressure and enjoy multitasking, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal environment is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent IT and typing skills are required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Compiling letters/documents, audio typing, and completing forms.
• Managing diaries and arranging meetings and appointments.
• Providing reception cover and assisting clients over the phone.

Skills

IT Skills

Typing Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Client Liaison

Prioritization Skills

Job description

You will gain experience of a wide range of tasks associated with a conveyancing transaction. You will need to have excellent IT and typing skills and have the confidence to liaise with clients over the phone and face to face. Previous experience within conveyancing or the legal environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided on the conveyancing practice area.

Daily duties will include:

• Compiling letters/documents, audio typing, completing standard forms and photocopying
• Opening files/database input
• Diary management to include arranging meetings and appointments
• Assisting with clients and receiving/making telephone calls
• Setting up and managing the electronic transfer of funds
• The role will also require you to provide reception cover for the office and also help out regularly with general office duties.

Being able to work under pressure and remain focused is key to this role along with strong prioritisation skills and the ability to manage your own workload.

Previous experience of liaising with clients in person and over the telephone is required.

You will need to have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate on all levels and maintain confidentiality at all times