Residential property legal assistant

Job Description

Residential Property Senior Legal Admin Assistant

Wymondham, Norfolk

Full-time | Permanent

£26,000-£28,000

We’re working with a long-established and highly respected law firm looking to recruit a Senior Legal Admin Assistant to join their Residential Property team in Wymondham.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an award-winning practice, supporting fee earners and ensuring the smooth running of residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to post-completion.

The Role

We are seeking a confident and proactive Senior Legal Admin Assistant to support the Residential Property team. You will work closely with fee earners, providing essential administrative and client-facing support to ensure transactions progress efficiently.

Responsibilities include:

• Meeting and greeting clients and visitors in a professional manner
• Drafting and issuing sale contracts and standard conveyancing documentation
• Ordering mortgage redemption figures and property searches
• Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) forms and post-completion paperwork
• Supporting the exchange and completion process
• Handling incoming calls, taking messages, and responding to basic client queries
• Providing quotes, onboarding clients, and supporting busy periods
• Filing, scanning, and maintaining accurate client records in line with regulatory standards

About You

• Knowledge of the conveyancing process is advantageous (full training provided)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• Excellent organisational and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Confident handling telephone queries and client interactions
• Ability to prioritise and adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using case management systems and Microsoft Office
• Proactive, reliable, and professional approach
• Willingness to learn and develop within the role

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join one of England’s oldest and most respected law firms
• Full training and ongoing development
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a wide range of residential property work
• Career development opportunities within a progressive firm

Training & Development

You will receive full training covering:

• Anti-Money Laundering regulations and Lexcel standards
• Drafting contract packs and completion documents
• Managing exchanges, completions, and client queries
• Submitting searches and obtaining title/redemption information
• Post-completion registration and deadline compliance
• Opportunity for professional progression

Interested? Send your CV to Tom.Winks@oculuslegalgroup.com or call 01174562133 for a confidential discussion.