Legal Assistant

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to join a dynamic, high-performing Residential Conveyancing team in Eastbourne? My client, a long-established law firm, is expanding its busy department and seeking a proactive, organised, and personable assistant to support the growing team.

You’ll play a key role in supporting a fast-paced residential conveyancing caseload, including freehold and leasehold transactions. From preparing legal documents and liaising with clients, estate agents, and solicitors, to delivering the all-important news that completion has taken place, you’ll be at the heart of the action.

What you’ll be doing :

* Preparing correspondence and legal documents using case management systems

* Managing client files, including opening, closing, and filing

* Handling telephone and in-person enquiries with professionalism and warmth

* Booking appointments, managing diaries, and supporting meetings

* Supporting other assistants and mentoring junior staff when needed

* Ensuring confidentiality and compliance

What they’re looking for:

* Previous experience in a conveyancing support role

* Ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks, and handle a high volume of work

* A collaborative, can-do attitude and a friendly, professional manner

* Ideally based locally

Company benefits:
Excellent salary and benefits package with 25 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays, a day’s holiday on your birthday, bonus scheme, opportunity to grow and develop in a busy and varied role.

If you’re ready to thrive in a busy, rewarding environment and be part of a supportive team, please apply.

Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy