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Legal Assistant

wild recruitment
Posted 22 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Havant, Hampshire PO9 1DR

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Wild Recruitment is seeking a proactive Legal Assistant for a reputable legal firm with a salary range of £26,000 to £28,000.
  • The role supports the Residential Conveyancing team by managing property transactions from instruction to completion.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 6 months of experience in a legal assistant or conveyancing support role.
  • Key responsibilities include drafting legal documents, liaising with clients and third parties, and maintaining accurate records.
  • Applicants should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office and legal case management systems.

Legal Assistant

Monday to Friday

£26,000 - £28,000

Wild Recruitment are pleased to be supporting a highly reputable legal firm in their search for a a proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support their Residential Conveyancing team. This role involves assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management of property transactions, ensuring smooth progression from instruction to completion.

The ideal candidate will have experience in conveyancing support, excellent organisational skills, and a client-focused approach. You'll play a key role in maintaining files, preparing documentation, and liaising with clients and third parties.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with the management of residential property files from instruction to post-completion

  • Draft and prepare legal documents including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements

  • Carry out searches and ID checks

  • Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors

  • Maintain accurate records and update case management systems

  • Support fee earners with administrative tasks and file management

  • Handle telephone and email enquiries professionally and promptly

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal procedures

Requirements
  • Previous experience in a legal assistant or conveyancing support role (minimum of 6 months essential)

  • Understanding of residential property transactions and legal terminology

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple files

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Proficient in MS Office and legal case management systems

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

If you would like to know more about this role, please get in touch with Shannon at Wild Recruitment today!

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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