1. Position: Legal Assistant
2. Salary: £27,000 to £30,000 based on experience
3. Location: Eastbourne
4. Hours: 40 hours a week working 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday fully office based
5. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus the Christmas break in addition, pension scheme
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:
6. Support Fee Earners with day‑to‑day case management, client queries and general file progression.
7. Manage client communications professionally — including calls, instructions, and enquiries — ensuring prompt responses and excellent service.
8. Handle key administrative duties such as opening/closing files, issuing client care documents, verifying ID, producing contracts, raising enquiries, and ordering searches.
9. Maintain accurate case records through effective use of case management systems, correct procedures, and compliance with company policies.
10. Organise and prioritise your own workload independently while maintaining high standards of productivity, accuracy and client care.
11. Contribute to positive client and introducer relationships by delivering a consistently high‑quality, efficient and courteous service.
Skills & experience required:
12. You’ll need previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar
13. Experience with conveyancing work/departments is essential
14. Excellent communication skills
15. Strong organisation skills
Salary, hours and company benefits:
16. £27,000 to £30,000 based on experience
17. 40 hours a week working 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday fully office based
18. 20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus the Christmas break in addition
19. Pension scheme
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.