Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant – Residential Conveyancing
Shaftesbury, North Dorset
Farnfields Solicitors is looking for a Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant to join our Residential Conveyancing Team at our Shaftesbury office.
This is a permanent role, ideally full-time (minimum 34 hours per week), primarily office-based, with scope to work remotely one day per week following training and induction.
This newly created role will support the Head of the Shaftesbury Conveyancing Team in a busy and varied position. Previous experience in a legal support role is preferred, ideally within residential conveyancing.
The role
You will provide transactional support within a fast-paced residential conveyancing team. The role will involve client onboarding, compliance procedures, file progression, exchanges, completions and post-completion administration, together with regular contact with clients, estate agents, mortgage advisers and other professionals.
About you
You will ideally have previous experience within the legal sector, preferably residential conveyancing, together with:
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A proactive, professional and friendly approach
- Good IT skills and attention to detail
- Good GCSE (or equivalent) grades in English and Maths
You will enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, be comfortable managing multiple tasks and deadlines, and be committed to providing an excellent service to clients and colleagues alike. Full training and ongoing support will be provided.
Most importantly, you will be someone who is enthusiastic, adaptable and committed to providing an excellent service to clients and colleagues alike.
A bit about us
Farnfields is a well-established and successful law firm with a modern, down-to-earth approach. We are passionate about delivering outstanding service to our clients and take pride in being an active part of the local community.
We value being friendly, supportive, and ambitious — qualities that define both how we work with our clients and how we support one another as colleagues. Recognising the importance of family life, we foster a culture that promotes a healthy work–life balance alongside professional growth.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised nationally:
- Residential Conveyancing Team of the Year 2024 – The British Conveyancing Awards
- Team of the Year (Business Law) 2023 – LawNet
- Leading Firm – The Legal 500, 2021
As a Lexcel-accredited firm and proud LawNet member, we are dedicated to continuous career development, offering challenging and rewarding work that engages and motivates our team.
At Farnfields, you’ll find a law firm that combines professional expertise with a supportive and approachable culture — a place where both clients and colleagues feel valued.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, award winning, Firm who are modern, friendly and ambitious; coupled with a down to earth approach.
Please apply in writing, attaching your CV
Expect far more… Apply now to join a great team and take a step forward in your career.
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shaftesbury SP7 9JT
