Legal Assistant – Residential Property
Totnes, Devon
Full-Time | Permanent | Office-Based
£25,000 - £29,000 per annum

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Assistant to join a busy and established Residential Property team based in Totnes.
This role is ideal for a candidate with solid conveyancing experience who is confident supporting property transactions from instruction through to post-completion. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team environment, working in a fast-paced setting where client care and attention to detail are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing new client instructions
• Preparing estimates, client care documentation, source of funds checks and onboarding processes
• Issuing contract packs
• Obtaining and reviewing property searches
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and third parties by telephone and email
• Supporting post-exchange matters
• Preparing completion statements
• Requesting mortgage funds and arranging completion monies
• Assisting with completions
• Handling post-completion work
• Preparing and submitting SDLT returns
• Managing Land Registry applications and registrations

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant within Residential Property/Conveyancing
• A strong understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish
• Excellent communication and client care skills
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to manage a busy workload and work effectively under pressure
• A proactive and positive approach to teamwork

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced annual leave package
• Additional holiday entitlement for long service
• Company pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Annual flu vaccinations
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• Staff discounts on legal services
• Regular social events and team activities
• Modern, comfortable office environment
• Friendly, supportive and inclusive workplace culture

If you are an experienced conveyancing Legal Assistant looking to join a professional and welcoming team, we would love to hear from you.