Legal Assistant (Conveyancing)
Central Bristol
£28,000 - £30,000 DOE
Our client is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in Central Bristol, currently looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team.
This position would suit an organised and proactive individual with previous conveyancing experience who is looking to join a supportive and professional environment. Working closely with fee earners, you will play a key role in supporting residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion.
The Role:
As a Legal Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Managing new client instructions and opening files
- Preparing estimates, client care documentation, source of funds checks and onboarding paperwork
- Issuing contract packs and supporting documentation
- Obtaining property searches and dealing with search-related enquiries
- Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents and lenders via telephone and email
- Assisting with post-exchange matters and completion preparation
- Preparing completion statements and completion packs
- Requesting mortgage funds and arranging completion transfers
- Supporting the conveyancing team throughout the transaction process
- Handling post-completion administration
- Preparing and submitting SDLT returns and Land Registry applications
- Maintaining accurate records and progressing matters efficiently within a fast-paced environment
About You:
To be considered, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant
- A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
- Experience dealing with SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
- A professional and client-focused approach
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively
- A proactive attitude and willingness to support colleagues where required
- Experience working within a busy legal environment
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 DOE
- Hybrid working available with 1 day working from home per week following successful completion of probation
- Enhanced annual leave entitlement
- Additional holiday for long service
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Modern office environment
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Regular social events and team activities
- Staff discounts and additional workplace perks
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- Long-term career development opportunities
If you're an experienced Legal Assistant with residential conveyancing experience and are looking for your next opportunity with a reputable law firm in Central Bristol, we'd love to hear from you.