Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 9 days

Romford, Greater London RM5 3BZ, England

Full Time

Health Insurance

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Team Assistant – Residential Property TeamLocation: HornchurchWe are pleased to partner with a leading law firm in Hornchurch to recruit a Team Assistant for their Residential Property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to join a dynamic legal environment.Our client is seeking a candidate with a strong background in Residential Property or Conveyancing, confidence in managing busy diaries, and experience with digital dictation. As a valued Team Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the team and liaising with clients and stakeholders at all levels.Key Responsibilities Your day-to-day duties will include:

Performing conflict checks, money laundering, and ID verifications.
Managing various administrative tasks, such as data entry, diary management, expense processing, and meeting preparation.
Audio and copy typing, including the use of BigHand.
Liaising with internal teams, such as accounts and marketing, as well as clients and third parties.
Handling new business enquiries and ensuring accurate record-keeping.
Providing reception cover when required and attending to client needs promptly.

About You The ideal candidate will:

Have prior experience in Residential Property/Conveyancing work.
Demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Be confident using Microsoft Office and familiar with third-party applications like Land Registry and BigHand.
Be proactive, adaptable, and solutions-oriented, with a “can-do” attitude.
Possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What’s on Offer In return, our client offers an attractive benefits package, including:

Private health insurance (with options to add dependents).
3% matching pension contributions.
25 days of annual leave, plus birthday leave.
Onsite parking.
Discounts on legal and financial advice services.
Eye care contributions.
Regular social events throughout the year.

This role is ideal for a motivated professional looking to thrive in a fast-paced legal environment.How to Apply If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Please get in touch to discuss this opportunity further and submit your application.