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- Annual Salary: £24k - £27k
- Location: Portsmouth
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-respected firm established based in Portsmouth, known for providing high-quality, professional, and reliable services are currently seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support their conveyancing team. This role is ideal for someone with at least 1 year of conveyancing experience, looking to further their career in a supportive and professional environment.
Day-to-day of the role:- Assist the department’s Fee Earners with all aspects of conveyancing transactions including preparing documentation, checking Titles, obtaining Office Copy Entries, and requesting searches.
- Liaise with clients, referrers, solicitors, and estate agents through telephone enquiries, daily correspondence, and face-to-face meetings.
- Respond to all enquiries promptly, whether via email, telephone, or in person.
- Handle administrative tasks such as producing letters and legal documents like contracts, and preparing bills.
- Utilise a Case Management System (DPS) effectively.
- Organise daily workload and adapt to ever-changing priorities.
- Excellent Maths and English skills.
- Experience working within a busy legal environment.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effective use of IT skills.
- Proven organisational and administration skills.
- Ability to produce accurate work.
- Desirable: Familiarity with case management and accountancy software, preferably DPS.
- Desirable: 5 x A – C GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English; 2 x A Levels or equivalent.
- Competitive salary dependent on experience.
- Yearly bonus.
- Company events.
- Company pension.
To apply for this Legal Assistant position in Residential Conveyancing, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.
