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Legal Assistant

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 27,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

We are looking for a Legal Assistant with Conveyancing experience to join a modern law firm in central Eastbourne. The Legal Assistant will support the conveyancing team and fee earner through assisting conveyancers and clients.

The Conveyancing Legal Assistant will:

  * Support Fee Earners with day‑to‑day case management, client queries and general file progression.

  * Manage client communications professionally — including calls, instructions, and enquiries — ensuring prompt responses and excellent service.

  * Handle key administrative duties such as opening/closing files, issuing client care documents, verifying ID, producing contracts, raising enquiries, and ordering searches.

  * Maintain accurate case records through effective use of case management systems, correct procedures, and compliance with company policies.

  * Organise and prioritise your own workload independently while maintaining high standards of productivity, accuracy and client care.

  * Contribute to positive client and introducer relationships by delivering a consistently high‑quality, efficient and courteous service.

Skills & experience required:

  * You’ll need previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar

  * Experience with conveyancing work/departments is essential

  * Excellent communication skills

  * Strong organisation skills

Salary, hours and company benefits:

  * £27,000 to £30,000 based on experience

  * 40 hours a week working 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday fully office based

  * 20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus the Christmas break in addition

  * Pension scheme

Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy

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