Residential Conveyancing – Legal Administrative Assistant/Legal Assistant (Floating)
Full-time permanent position (or minimum 30 hours per week) | North Dorset & Wiltshire, based out of either Gillingham, Shaftesbury or Warminster office and travelling to the other offices where required. There will be an option for 1 day per week hybrid working from home post probation and training.
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Farnfields Solicitors have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant, or a Legal Assistant if experienced to this level, to join our busy Residential Conveyancing department in a floating role, covering the offices where required. This is a permanent role, ideally full-time, though applications from candidates seeking a minimum of 30 hours per week are encouraged. This permanent position will involve providing support across our three offices in North Dorset and Wiltshire, covering holidays and absences.
What is the role?
Providing administrative support for residential conveyancers. The work is fast paced so you will be proficient and comfortable working in a busy team with regular multi-tasking, great attention to detail, and working to deadlines. You will enjoy client contact and liaising with conveyancers, estate agents and mortgage advisors, so good people skills are essential. Full training will be provided and there is scope to progress your role within Farnfields.
Who you are?
You ideally will have previous experience within the legal sector and preferably within residential conveyancing. Or you may have a strong academic background (good Maths and English GCSE, or equivalent, grades required), and are looking for entry into the legal profession. You will be a team player with good communication and strong administrative and organisational skills, be passionate about providing excellent client service and have a friendly, professional and proactive approach.
About Us
Farnfields is a well-established and successful law firm with a modern, down-to-earth approach. We are passionate about delivering outstanding service to our clients and take pride in being an active part of the local community.
We value being friendly, supportive, and ambitious — qualities that define both how we work with our clients and how we support one another as colleagues. Recognising the importance of family life, we foster a culture that promotes a healthy work–life balance alongside professional growth.
Our commitment to excellence has been recognised nationally:
* Residential Conveyancing Team of the Year 2024 – The British Conveyancing Awards
* Team of the Year (Business Law) 2023 – LawNet
* Leading Firm – The Legal 500, 2021
As a Lexcel-accredited firm and proud LawNet member, we are dedicated to continuous career development, offering challenging and rewarding work that engages and motivates our team.
At Farnfields, you'll find a law firm that combines professional expertise with a supportive and approachable culture — a place where both clients and colleagues feel valued.
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, award winning Firm who are modern, friendly and ambitious; coupled with a down to earth approach.
Expect far more… Apply now to join a great team and take a step forward in your career.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Expected hours: 30 – 37.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Work from home
Work Location: In person