An opportunity has arisen for a Residential Property Legal Assistant to join a well-established legal firm, offering a wide range of services to both business and private clients. As a Residential Property Legal Assistant, you will support fee earners with a varied residential conveyancing caseload, managing matters from instruction through to completion with a high degree of autonomy. This is a maternity cover role with the potential to transition into a permanent position offering a minimum salary of £28,500 and benefits. They will also consider candidates who would prefer 4 days a week. What we are looking for: - Previously worked as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Secretary, Conveyancing Legal Assistant, Property Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Legal Administrator, Residential Property Paralegal, Conveyancing Paralegal or in a similar role - Must have at least 3 years of experience working within residential property law - Experience with conveyancing searches, Land Registry checks, and property-related admin, including preparing engrossments and legal documents. - Practical understanding of the residential property process, including exchange of contracts and post-exchange activities. - Confidence in managing client interactions and progressing matters with minimal supervision. - Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and a proactive attitude. Shift: - Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm What's on offer: - Competitive salary - Discretionary performance-related and profit-linked bonuses - Company pension scheme - Employee discount programme - On-site parking - Generous annual leave entitlement, including bank holidays - Additional discretionary leave over the festive period - Extra day's holiday to celebrate your birthday - Regular staff social events This is a great opportunity to join a thriving property team within a respected legal practice that values commitment and long-term development. Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Additional Resources will be acting in your best interest and may contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please contact us. Additional Resources Ltd is an Employment Business and an Employment Agency as defined within The Conduct of Employment Agencies & Employment Businesses Regulations 2003.