What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing REF: Merton 5281127 Pay rate: £15.98 per hour PAYE Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 6 months Working Arrangement: Hybrid working. Office attendance twice a week. In order to apply for this role you will have experience in residential conveyancing, ideally within a local authority. The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Legal Assistant who will be acting for several Councils in relation to residential transactions and a wide range of demanding residential local authority land matters. It is essential that you have experience in residential conveyancing along with knowledge of the local government legislation and governance. You will be a team player, who is self-motivated, bright, adaptable and able to deliver within tight deadlines. Key Responsibilities may include: Assisting solicitors with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion. Preparing, reviewing and managing legal documents and correspondence. Liaising with internal departments, external solicitors, and other stakeholders. Maintaining accurate case files and ensuring compliance with all legal and procedural requirements. Supporting the delivery of efficient legal services within agreed timescales and standards. What the client is looking for: Experience in residential conveyancing is essential. Knowledge of local government legislation and governance is highly desirable but not essential. Strong organisational and administrative skills, with a keen eye for detail. A team player who is self-motivated, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities under pressure. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving. How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. AD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.