Reed
Legal Assistant – Conveyancing / Residential Property
- Annual Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 (dependent on experience)
- Location: Surrey / Hampshire
- Job Type: Full-time, Office-based
Join a well-established regional law firm known for delivering high-quality, client-focused legal services. We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support our Residential Conveyancing team. This role offers a supportive, hands-on environment where quality and consistency are valued.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to residential conveyancing fee earners.
- Assist with managing files from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.
- Draft contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, and standard correspondence.
- Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors.
- Manage post-completion tasks including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
- Maintain accurate electronic and paper files in line with regulatory requirements.
- Perform general secretarial and administrative duties as required by the team.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within residential conveyancing.
- Good understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Confident communication skills with a client-focused approach.
- Ability to work effectively within a small, friendly team environment.
- Competence in using Microsoft Office and legal case management systems.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Opportunity to join a respected regional firm with a loyal local client base.
- Supportive, collaborative working environment.
- Stable, long-term role with genuine responsibility and involvement.
- Local firm offering a sensible work/life balance.
To apply for this Legal Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role TO Mark Watts at Reed, Your local, legal recruitment manager.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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