Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing department to join their office in Lymington.

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 and ordering property searches.
• 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.
• Send title documents to lenders and clients.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• At least 2 years + Legal Secretary/Assistant experience within a Residential Property department in a law firm.
• Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems.

What they offer:

• Full time in the office – Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
• Workplace pension.
• Good holiday package.
• Salary depending on experience up to £27,000.