Property Legal Assistant

An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Property Legal Assistant to join a well-established legal firm, offering a wide range of services to both business and private clients.

As a Residential Property Legal Assistant, you will support fee earners with a varied residential conveyancing caseload, managing matters from instruction through to completion with a high degree of autonomy.

This is a maternity cover role with the potential to transition into a permanent position offering a minimum salary of £28,500 and benefits.

They will also consider candidates who would prefer 4 days a week.

What we are looking for:

? Previously worked as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Secretary, Conveyancing Legal Assistant, Property Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Residential Property Paralegal, Conveyancing Paralegal or in a similar role
? Must have at least 3 years of experience working within residential property law
? Experience with conveyancing searches, Land Registry checks, and property-related admin, including preparing engrossments and legal documents.
? Practical understanding of the residential property process, including exchange of contracts and post-exchange activities.
? Confidence in managing client interactions and progressing matters with minimal supervision.
? Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude.


Shift:

? Monday - Friday
? 9am - 5pm


What's on offer:

? Competitive salary
? Discretionary performance-related and profit-linked bonuses
? Company pension scheme
? Employee discount programme
? On-site parking
? Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays
? Additional discretionary leave over the festive period
? Extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday
? Regular staff social events


This is a great opportunity to join a thriving property team within a respected legal practice that val