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Legal Assistant
Royal Wootton Bassett
5x days on site
9am - 5pm
Parking on site
24,000 - 29,000 DOE
We are seeking a capable and enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our busy Conveyancing department. This role involves providing high-quality administrative support to our lawyers, enabling them to focus on more technical legal matters. You will play a key part in maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to a positive and professional working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Handling client enquiries and preparing straightforward legal documents
- Typing correspondence, managing files, and ordering searches and Land Registry documents
- Preparing files for billing and screening incoming calls
- Sorting and prioritising post, emails, and messages
- Providing reception cover and liaising with clients and third parties
- Upholding LEXCEL standards and Law Society requirements
- Understanding basic Solicitors Accounts Rules relating to client monies
Essential Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience in legal work
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong administrative abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Collaborative approach and sound decision-making skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems
- Flexible, organised, and able to manage a varied workload
Desirable:
- Background in conveyancing
- Experience within a busy legal team
Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application.
