Legal Assistant
Royal Wootton Bassett  

5x days on site

9am – 5pm

Parking on site

£24,000 - £29,000 DOE

We are seeking a capable and enthusiastic Legal Assistant to join our busy Conveyancing department. This role involves providing high-quality administrative support to our lawyers, enabling them to focus on more technical legal matters. You will play a key part in maintaining strong client relationships and contributing to a positive and professional working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling client enquiries and preparing straightforward legal documents
• Typing correspondence, managing files, and ordering searches and Land Registry documents
• Preparing files for billing and screening incoming calls
• Sorting and prioritising post, emails, and messages
• Providing reception cover and liaising with clients and third parties
• Upholding LEXCEL standards and Law Society requirements
• Understanding basic Solicitors Accounts Rules relating to client monies

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in legal work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong administrative abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
• Collaborative approach and sound decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other IT systems
• Flexible, organised, and able to manage a varied workload

Desirable:

• Background in conveyancing
• Experience within a busy legal team