Job Details
* Position: Legal Assistant
* Salary:£26,000 to £28,500
* Location: Eastbourne
* Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.15pm (with some flexibility)
* Benefits: Excellent salary and benefits package with 25 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays, a day’s holiday on your birthday, bonus scheme, opportunity to grow and develop in a busy and varied role
* Start Date: Asap
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to join a dynamic, high‑performing Residential Conveyancing team? My client, a long‑established law firm, is expanding its busy department and seeking a proactive, organised, and personable assistant to support the growing team.
You’ll play a key role in supporting a fast‑paced residential conveyancing caseload, including freehold and leasehold transactions. From preparing legal documents and liaising with clients, estate agents, and solicitors, to delivering the all‑important news that completion has taken place, you’ll be at the heart of the action.
What you’ll be doing:
* Preparing correspondence and legal documents using case management systems
* Managing client files, including opening, closing, and filing
* Handling telephone and in‑person enquiries with professionalism and warmth
* Booking appointments, managing diaries, and supporting meetings
* Supporting other assistants and mentoring junior staff when needed
* Ensuring confidentiality and compliance
What they’re looking for:
* Previous experience in a conveyancing support role
* Ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks, and handle a high volume of work
* A collaborative, can‑do attitude and a friendly, professional manner
* Ideally based locally
If you’re ready to thrive in a busy, rewarding environment and be part of a supportive team, please apply.
Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
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