Job Overview
We’re looking for a Legal Assistant to join the firm. If you’ve worked in property law before, brilliant! If you haven’t, but you’re a fast, confident learner with a good head for detail, also brilliant! The key thing is that you’re organised, proactive, and happy to get stuck in.
You’ll be supporting our residential and commercial property fee‑earners with day‑to‑day conveyancing tasks, helping keep matters moving smoothly, and making sure clients feel looked after throughout their transaction. We’re a friendly, approachable, and professional firm and we want someone who fits that energy.
Duties
- Opening new files and helping manage them from instruction to completion.
- Drafting letters, forms, and simple legal documents.
- Ordering searches and keeping track of results.
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors.
- Updating clients in a clear and concise way.
- Keeping our case management system neat, tidy, and up to date.
- Supporting fee‑earners with whatever the day throws at us.
Qualifications
- Experience in conveyancing or property law (preferred).
- Proven administrative experience, preferably within a legal environment or similar professional setting.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
- Excellent analysis skills to interpret legal documents and case materials accurately.
- Outstanding customer service skills to communicate professionally with clients and external contacts.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) or similar programmes.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail and high levels of accuracy in all tasks undertaken.
What You’ll Get
- Working alongside a supportive and fun team.
- Training, guidance, and opportunities to grow your legal skills.
- A modern, relaxed working environment.
- The chance to be part of a firm that values kindness, clarity, and getting the job done well.
- A salary starting from £25,000.00 per year.
- 25 Days of holiday.
- Closure over Christmas and New Year (on top of your 25 days annual leave!)
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
- Transport links
Work Location: In person
