Residential Property Legal Support - Hybrid, Employee-Owned

FQPS Academy Ltd.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Stephens Scown is seeking a highly organized Legal Support Assistant to join our Residential Property team. You will provide vital administrative and client support to help transactions progress smoothly and deliver a first-class experience for our clients.

The role focuses on opening files, due diligence, document preparation, diary management, and coordinating with clients, estate agents and lenders. You will be part of a firm that values employee ownership, development, and exceptional client

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a legal or professional services environment.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and client-focused approach; ability to work in a team.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Support Legal Advisors with day-to-day administration of residential property matters.
• Open new client files and carry out onboarding procedures.
• Assist with client due diligence and compliance checks.
• Prepare correspondence, documents and legal forms.
• Manage diaries, appointments and team inboxes.

Skills

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Attention to detail

MS Office

Willingness to learn

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stephens Scown is seeking a highly organized Legal Support Assistant to join our Residential Property team. You will provide vital administrative and client support to help transactions progress smoothly and deliver a first-class experience for our clients.

The role focuses on opening files, due diligence, document preparation, diary management, and coordinating with clients, estate agents and lenders. You will be part of a firm that values employee ownership, development, and exceptional client