Legal Southwest
Full-time | Permanent
Are you looking for a long-term career within residential property, where you can become a valued member of a close-knit and highly regarded team?
Our client is a specialist Exeter law firm with an outstanding reputation in the property sector. As an independent boutique practice, the firm is known for delivering exceptional client service, building long-term relationships, and providing clear, practical advice in both residential and commercial property matters. Their collaborative and personable approach has earned them an excellent reputation throughout the region.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join the firm’s Residential Property team.
The Role
This is a pure legal support and administrative position, providing vital assistance to experienced conveyancing fee earners throughout the property transaction process.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Opening and closing client files
- Preparing legal documentation and correspondence
- Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties
- Carrying out Land Registry searches and other administrative tasks
- Managing diaries and appointments
- Assisting with post-completion matters
- Ensuring files are maintained accurately and in accordance with compliance procedures
- Providing general administrative support to the Residential Property team
About You
The successful candidate will:
- Have previous legal administration or legal assistant experience (conveyancing experience would be advantageous but is not essential)
- Be highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Possess strong communication and client care skills
- Enjoy working as part of a friendly, collaborative team
- Be proactive, reliable and keen to build a long-term career within legal support
A Career, Not a Stepping Stone
This position is designed for someone who enjoys the administrative and support side of residential conveyancing and is looking to establish a long-term career as a Legal Assistant.
Whilst there will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and responsibilities within the role, this is not a route into a fee-earning or solicitor position. As such, this vacancy is unlikely to be suitable for recent law graduates or candidates seeking a training contract, SQE qualifying work experience, or progression into a paralegal or solicitor role in the near future.
We are therefore looking for someone who genuinely wants to build a long-term career in legal support and become an integral part of the team.
What’s on Offer?
- Join a respected specialist property law firm with an excellent reputation
- Friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
- Long-term career stability
- Ongoing training and development within the Legal Assistant role
- Competitive salary and benefits package
If you’re looking for a secure, long-term opportunity where you can play a key role in a busy Residential Property team, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Please get in touch if you would like more information about this role or send your CV via the form below in complete confidence and we will get back to you.
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