Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant
Location: Witney, Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £30,000 (DOE)
Sector: Private Practice – Residential Property
Are you an experienced Conveyancing Legal Secretary or Assistant looking for your next opportunity in a friendly, well-established law firm? Our client a highly regarded private practice in Witney is seeking a skilled and proactive Legal Assistant to join its busy Residential Property team.
This is a hands-on support role assisting two experienced conveyancers with a wide range of residential transactions.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include:
* Opening new client files and preparing documentation
* General administrative support across all matters
* Audio/digital dictation typing
* Handling post-exchange and completion tasks
* Submitting registrations and finalising transactions
* Liaising with Clients, Agents and Solicitors where needed
You’ll Support Work Involving:
* Sales and purchases of freehold and leasehold properties
* Equity release mortgages
* Transfers of equity
* Re-mortgages and refinancing
* Lease extensions, enfranchisement and right to manage
* Property rights, ownership and title queries
✅ What We’re Looking For:
* Experience working in a residential conveyancing team is essential
* Confident with dictation/audio typing and legal admin processes
* Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage priorities in a fast-paced team
* A proactive and friendly attitude with strong communication skills
* Ability to hit the ground running with minimal supervision
What’s on Offer?
* Competitive salary up to £30,000, depending on experience
* Supportive, close-knit team with a great local reputation
* A firm that encourages professional development and career growth
* Opportunity to work on varied and interesting residential property matters
This is a fantastic opportunity for a conveyancing assistant or legal secretary looking for a stable, long-term role in a forward-thinking and client-focused firm.
Apply today with your CV and take the next step in your legal career!