Legal Assistant – Property & Conveyancing

About the role

Join a well‑established legal practice as a Legal Assistant supporting property and conveyancing matters. You will provide essential administrative and secretarial support to ensure cases progress efficiently while delivering high‑quality client service.

Key responsibilities

• Open and maintain client files and records.
• Support compliance processes, including identity verification checks.
• Manage incoming correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries.
• Assist with client onboarding and related administration.
• Monitor key deadlines and ensure timely completion of actions.
• Use online portals to obtain documentation and submit applications.
• Assist with billing, invoicing and financial administration.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence using digital audio typing.
• Handle scanning, document management, post distribution and general office administration.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Property Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Assistant, Paralegal, or similar role within a property or conveyancing department.
• Strong administrative and organisational abilities.
• Confident communication with clients and third parties via telephone.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with a legal case management system.

What we offer

• Competitive salary (£27,000‑£28,000, negotiable).
• Life insurance cover.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical cash plan.
• Enhanced family‑friendly benefits.
• Social events, team activities and a dog‑friendly office.
• Supportive, collaborative culture with professional development opportunities.