Legal Assistant – Residential Property (East Sussex)

About the role

The Legists are seeking a Legal Assistant to support their residential property team in East Sussex. This full‑time position offers the chance to work in a fast‑paced legal environment, handling a variety of administrative and compliance tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Open and maintain client files and databases, ensuring AML compliance checks are completed.
• Manage client communications and monitor deadlines to guarantee timely task completion.
• Support client onboarding, risk assessments, and use the Land Registry portal to obtain documents and submit applications.
• Assist with completions, payment arrangements, billing, and invoicing processes.
• Produce documents through digital audio typing and coordinate diaries and meeting arrangements.

Required profile

• At least 12 months of experience, preferably within property law.
• Confident handling of general administrative duties with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to keep day‑to‑day operations running smoothly with minimal supervision.

Required skills

• Land Registry portal
• AML compliance checks
• Digital audio typing

What we offer

• Private medical cash plan and life insurance.
• Company pension scheme and enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Social activities, sports teams and a focus on work‑life balance.