Legal Assistant - Conveyancing

Key Responsibilities

Job Purpose :

To work within the Conveyancing department, providing comprehensive administrative and legal support to fee earners and delivering a high standard of client care.

• Managing client matters where appropriate
• Typing correspondence, opening new files, and maintaining filing systems
• Ordering searches and Land Registry documentation
• Preparing files for billing
• Screening incoming calls and managing messages
• Sorting and prioritising post, emails, and correspondence
• Preparing straightforward legal documents
• Delivering a professional and friendly service to clients
• Maintaining commitment to LEXCEL standards and Law Society requirements
• Understanding and complying with the Solicitors Accounts Rules relating to client monies

• Liaising with clients and third parties to provide transaction updates
• Providing reception cover when required

• Previous experience in legal work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong administrative skills with great attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm, polite, and focused under pressure
• Confidence in building relationships and working collaboratively
• Enjoyment of a varied workload and working at pace
• Ability to produce high-quality work under pressure
• Sound decision-making skills with a sense of ownership
• Professional presentation and flexible approach
• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office packages

This role provides the opportunity to develop new skills, grow professionally, and become part of a committed and supportive team striving for excellence.

Our client prides itself on a culture that values creativity, hard work, individuality, ambition, and fun. Employees benefit from competitive pay, excellent benefits, opportunities for growth, and a thriving team environment. Legendary social events are part of the experience, reinforcing a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together.