Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary - Property/Conveyancing

An opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join a well-established legal practice, delivering a broad range of legal services to both private individuals and businesses.

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide administrative and secretarial support, ensuring legal matters are progressed efficiently while delivering a high standard of client service.

This role offers salary range of £27,000 - £28,000 (negotiable) and benefits.

They may consider a higher salary for candidates with strong property or commercial law experience.

You will be responsible for:

? Opening and maintaining client files and records.
? Supporting compliance processes, including identity verification and related checks.
? Managing incoming correspondence, emails and telephone enquiries.
? Assisting with client onboarding procedures and associated administration.
? Monitoring key deadlines and ensuring actions are completed within required timescales.
? Using online portals to obtain documentation and submit applications.
? Assisting with billing, invoicing and financial administration.
? Preparing legal documents and correspondence through digital audio typing.
? Handling scanning, document management, post distribution and general office administration


What we are looking for:

? Previously worked as a Property Legal Secretary, Property Legal Assistant, Property Paralegal, Conveyancing Secretary, Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Paralegal, Conveyancing Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Administrator, legal Administrator, Legal Clerk or in a similar role.
? Must have experience within a property or conveyancing department.
? Skilled in using Word, Excel and a legal case management system.
? Ability to open and maintain client files and records.
? Strong administrative and organisational skills.
? Confident communicating with clients and third parties via telephone.


Whats on offer:

? Competitive salary
? Life insurance