Legal Assistant – Residential Property
Totnes, Devon
Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based | £25,000 - £29,000 per annum
About the Role
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy and established Residential Property team based in Totnes. This role is ideal for a candidate with solid conveyancing experience who is confident supporting property transactions from instruction through to post‑completion. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team environment, working in a fast‑paced setting where client care and attention to detail are highly valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing new client instructions
- Preparing estimates, client care documentation, source of funds checks and onboarding processes
- Issuing contract packs
- Obtaining and reviewing property searches
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties by telephone and email
- Supporting post‑exchange matters
- Preparing completion statements
- Requesting mortgage funds and arranging completion monies
- Assisting with completions
- Handling post‑completion work
- Preparing and submitting SDLT returns
- Managing Land Registry applications and registrations
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience as a Legal Assistant within Residential Property/Conveyancing
- A strong understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish
- Excellent communication and client care skills
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- The ability to manage a busy workload and work effectively under pressure
- A proactive and positive approach to teamwork
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Enhanced annual leave package
- Additional holiday entitlement for long service
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental health and wellbeing support
- Annual flu vaccinations
- Coaching and mentoring opportunities
- Staff discounts on legal services
- Regular social events and team activities
- Modern, comfortable office environment
- Friendly, supportive and inclusive workplace culture
