Job Description

We are working with a law firm who are seeking a full time and permanent Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their office in Bognor Regis.

You will be providing assistance to the Fee Earners on a mixed caseload of property files including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, shared equity/shared ownership, new homes and part exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting fee earners with property matters.
• Opening Files.
• Dealing with ID/AML procedures and requirements.
• Working directly with clients to ensure a seamless service.
• Drafting contract packs and client care letters.
• Responding to Requisitions raised by the Land Registry.
• Ordering property searches.
• Send title documents to lenders and clients.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• At least 1 years + Legal Administrator or Legal Assistant experience within a Residential Property department in a law firm.
• Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills.
• Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems.
• IT literate – Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.

What they offer:

• Full time in the office – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
• Workplace pension.
• Good holiday package.
• Salary depending on experience up to £25,000 - £30,000