Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary – Property Law

About the role

We are looking for a proactive Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary to join a busy property law team in Bristol. You will support one residential and one commercial property solicitor, handling a variety of conveyancing tasks from initial client contact through to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and issue client care letters, quotes and terms of engagement.
• Open new files, conduct client due‑diligence, ID checks and AML compliance.
• Assist with residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Support commercial property transactions as required.
• Prepare contract packs, draft standard correspondence and legal documents.
• Order and manage property searches and handle search results.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties.
• Submit SDLT returns and manage Land Registry applications.

Required profile

• Proactive and highly organised with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
• Experience in residential conveyancing (essential).
• Commercial property experience is desirable.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process, Land Registry and SDLT submissions.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary £26,000‑£32,000 per year.
• Full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm office‑based role.
• Opportunity to develop expertise in both residential and commercial property law.