Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers is pleased to present an excellent opportunity for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a welcoming and well-regarded Residential Property team in the heart of Totnes.
This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your conveyancing knowledge to a firm with an outstanding working culture and a genuine commitment to your development and wellbeing.
About the Client
Our client is a friendly and positive law firm with an excellent local reputation and a strong focus on work-life balance. They are committed to creating an environment where people genuinely want to stay and build long-term careers, with coaching, mentoring and development at the heart of their culture.
About the Role
Based in a beautiful riverside office overlooking the River Dart, you will join a busy Residential Property team as a key support to the conveyancing process from start to finish. This is a full-time, in-person role suited to someone with solid conveyancing experience who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Legal Assistant Responsibilities
- Dealing with new client instructions, estimates, client care, source of funds and onboarding
- Issuing contract packs and obtaining searches
- Liaising with clients by phone and email throughout the transaction
- Handling post-exchange work and preparing completion statements
- Managing completions, obtaining mortgage funds and sending funds
- Dealing with post-completion work including registrations and SDLT returns
Legal Assistant Requirements
- Solid experience in residential conveyancing with a good understanding of the process from start to finish
- Exceptional client communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to manage a busy workload in a fast-paced environment
- Organised, detail-oriented and a strong team player
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced annual leave package with additional leave for long service
- Company pension
- Employee Assistance Programme and mental health support
- Free annual flu jabs
- Plus more!
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be an experienced conveyancing assistant who knows the process inside out and takes pride in delivering an exceptional client experience. You'll be personable, organised and ready to hit the ground running in a firm that will invest in you and your future.
For a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity, please contact Sophia at Avocet Legal Careers:
📱 01392 642518
📨 sophia@avocetlegal.co.uk