Job Description
We are looking for a Legal Assistant with Conveyancing experience to join a modern law firm in central Eastbourne. The Legal Assistant will support the conveyancing team and fee earner through assisting conveyancers and clients.
The Conveyancing Legal Assistant will:
* Support Fee Earners with day-to-day case management, client queries and general file progression.
* Manage client communications professionally — including calls, instructions, and enquiries — ensuring prompt responses and excellent service.
* Handle key administrative duties such as opening/closing files, issuing client care documents, verifying ID, producing contracts, raising enquiries, and ordering searches.
* Maintain accurate case records through effective use of case management systems, correct procedures, and compliance with company policies.
* Organise and prioritise your own workload independently while maintaining high standards of productivity, accuracy and client care.
* Contribute to positive client and introducer relationships by delivering a consistently high-quality, efficient and courteous service.
Skills & experience required:
* You’ll need previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar
* Experience with conveyancing work/departments is essential
* Excellent communication skills
* Strong organisation skills
Salary, hours and company benefits:
* £27,000 to £30,000 based on experience
* 40 hours a week working 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday fully office based
* 20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus the Christmas break in addition
* Pension scheme
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.