Location: Totnes, Devon
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience - Circa £24 to £28k
Hours: Monday to Friday
Working Pattern: Office-based
Contract: Full-time
Experienced Legal Assistant sought to join the Residential Property team of a well-regarded and established law firm in South Devon.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant who has a good understanding of the residential conveyancing process from instruction through to post-completion and is looking to join a friendly, supportive and collaborative team.
Position Overview
Working closely with the firm's Residential Property lawyers, you will provide comprehensive support across a busy conveyancing caseload and assist with transactions throughout the conveyancing process.
Responsibilities will include:
•Dealing with new client instructions and initial enquiries
•Preparing estimates and client care documentation
•Assisting with client onboarding, including source of funds requirements
•Preparing and issuing contract packs
•Obtaining property searches
•Liaising regularly with clients by telephone and email
•Supporting matters through exchange of contracts
•Preparing completion statements
•Assisting with completions, including obtaining mortgage funds and sending completion monies
•Handling post-completion administration
•Preparing and submitting SDLT returns
•Dealing with Land Registry applications and registrations
•Maintaining accurate files and progressing matters efficiently
•Working closely with fee earners and the wider Residential Property team
The role would suit someone who enjoys being involved throughout the conveyancing process rather than undertaking purely administrative duties and who is confident working within a busy property department.
Requirements
•Previous experience working as a Legal Assistant within Residential Conveyancing
•Good understanding of the conveyancing process from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion
•Experience with client onboarding and source of funds requirements
•Experience preparing contract packs, searches and completion statements
•Knowledge of SDLT and Land Registry/post-completion procedures
•Excellent client care and interpersonal skills
•Confident communicating with clients by telephone and email
•Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
•Ability to prioritise effectively within a busy environment
•Good IT skills and confidence using case management systems
•Friendly, professional and collaborative approach
Benefits
•Competitive salary and benefits package
•Enhanced annual leave entitlement
•Additional holiday for long service
•Company pension
•Employee Assistance Programme
•Mental health and wellbeing support
•Free annual flu vaccinations
•Coaching and mentoring
•Modern and comfortable office environment
•Regular social events and team activities
•Firm-wide away days
•Staff discounts on legal services
•Supportive and inclusive working culture
•Long-term career development within an established firm
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant seeking a stable, permanent position within a friendly and highly regarded Residential Property team, based in the heart of Totnes.
