Legal Assistant

• Position: Legal Assistant
• Salary: £26,000 to £28,500
• Location: Eastbourne
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.15pm (with some flexibility)
• Benefits: Excellent salary and benefits package with 25 days' annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays, a day's holiday on your birthday, bonus scheme, opportunity to grow and develop in a busy and varied role
• Start Date: Asap

Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to join a dynamic, high performing Residential Conveyancing team? My client, a long established law firm, is expanding its busy department and seeking a proactive, organised, and personable assistant to support the growing team.

You'll play a key role in supporting a fast paced residential conveyancing caseload, including freehold and leasehold transactions. From preparing legal documents and liaising with clients, estate agents, and solicitors, to delivering the all important news that completion has taken place, you'll be at the heart of the action.

• Preparing correspondence and legal documents using case management systems
• Managing client files, including opening, closing, and filing
• Handling telephone and in person enquiries with professionalism and warmth
• Booking appointments, managing diaries, and supporting meetings
• Supporting other assistants and mentoring junior staff when needed
• Ensuring confidentiality and compliance

• Previous experience in a conveyancing support role
• Ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks, and handle a high volume of work
• A collaborative, can do attitude and a friendly, professional manner
• Ideally based locally

If you're ready to thrive in a busy, rewarding environment and be part of a supportive team, please apply.

Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.