A highly regarded and award-winning London law firm is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join its Property Department on a full-time basis in their Whitechapel office.
The Opportunity
The successful Legal Assistant will support a busy Property Department, working closely with fee earners on a range of residential conveyancing matters. This is a fast-paced and varied role requiring strong organisational ability and attention to detail. Duties will include:
Assisting with the preparation of legal documents relating to conveyancing transactions
Supporting fee earners across all stages of residential conveyancing matters
Liaising with clients, solicitors, and third parties
Handling post-exchange work and preparing files for completion
Ensuring files are accurately maintained and up to date
Assisting with deadlines and transactional workflowsThis Legal Assistant opportunity is a full time, permanent role, working Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 5:30pm
The Requirements
At least 2 years experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal within residential conveyancing
Commercial property experience desirable but not essentialVacancy Highlights
Excellent career development opportunities within a growing department
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Exposure to a busy and varied residential conveyancing caseload
25 days holiday (increasing with service up to 30 days)
Birthday day off
Bonus schemeTo be considered for this Legal Assistant opportunity, please contact Birchrose Associates for a confidential discussion.
Birchrose Associates, trading name of Huntress Search Ltd, acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK
Salary description
£30000.00 - £35000.00 per year