Legal Secretary / Assistant / Paralegal

I am currently looking for an ambitious and motivated Legal Secretary / Assistant or Paralegal within Residential Convenyacing to join our expanding Legal team within a modern, progressive company. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and career-focused individual to play a key role in the continued growth of the business while developing their own career.

The ideal candidate:

* The successful candidate will be organised, detail-focused and confident working both independently and as part of a small, supportive team.

* Ideally, you will have at least 2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing and be confident supporting matters through to completion.

Your duties:

* Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from file opening through to completion, including purchases, sales, remortgages, probate sales, transfers and redemptions

* Handle client enquiries, liaise with all parties and provide clear, proactive updates throughout each transaction

* Prepare and issue contract packs, property reports and supporting legal documentation

* Raise, review and respond to enquiries accurately and efficiently

* Manage the receipt and arrangement of funds in accordance with firm procedures

* Prepare and submit Land Registry applications and deal with requisitions

* Prepare SDLT submissions and carry out post-completion matters

* Support leasehold and new build transactions where required

* Use Leap Legal Software where appropriate; previous experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Offering a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications and encourage ongoing professional development and career progression throughout the business.

Benefits:

* Additional leave

* Bereavement leave

* Company events

* Free or subsidised travel

* Company pension

* Vitality health insurance

* Free on-site parking

Schedule:

* This is a full-time, office-based role in Swindon, with working hours of 09:00 to 17:30

Please send your cv today, this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a supportive and well- establisheed Law firm
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed