Residential Property Legal Assistant Job at Douglas Scott (Andover)

Property Legal Assistant

Office Angels are partnering a local firm in their search for a Property Legal A...

Location

United Kingdom , Lewes

Salary:

25000.00 - 27000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in Commercial or residential Property
Excellent attention to detail and time management
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job Responsibility

Assisting solicitors with residential and/or commercial property transactions
Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence
Conducting searches and reviewing title documents
Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other third parties
Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining case files
Providing general administrative support to the property team

Fulltime

Residential Property Paralegal

A well-established, London-based law firm is seeking a Residential Property Para...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

28000.00 - 32000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6-12 months' experience working in a residential property department
Law degree or equivalent legal qualification (e.g. LPC/SQE1)
Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
Familiarity with case management systems and Microsoft Office

Job Responsibility

Conducting searches and drafting reports
Preparing contracts, transfer deeds and other legal documents
Liaising with clients, agents, lenders, and solicitors
Managing post-completion formalities including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
Keeping case files and client information up to date
Assisting with administrative duties across the wider team

What we offer

Opportunity to work with an experienced property team in a reputable firm
Excellent scope for progression and development
Supportive and collaborative working culture
Central London location with easy transport links

Fulltime

Legal Assistant - Conveyancing

Property Legal Assistant to join a highly regarded forward-thinking company with...

Location

United Kingdom , Lewes

Salary:

25000.00 - 30000.00 GBP / Year

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary in Commercial or residential Property
Excellent attention to detail and time management
Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Job Responsibility

Assisting solicitors with residential and/or commercial property transactions
Preparing and drafting legal documents and correspondence
Conducting searches and reviewing title documents
Liaising with clients, estate agents, and other third parties
Managing diaries, scheduling appointments, and maintaining case files
Providing general administrative support to the property team

What we offer

1 day remote working

Fulltime

Residential Property Paralegal

My client is a prestigious, well-established law firm located in the heart of Ce...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

30000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience in a residential property paralegal role (minimum 1-2 years)
Some commercial property experience would be beneficial but not essential
Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work under pressure
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Proficiency in using case management systems

Job Responsibility

Assisting solicitors with residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, and transfers of equity
Preparing legal documents such as contracts, leases, and transfers
Conducting property searches and preparing reports
Liaising with clients, estate agents, and mortgage lenders
Managing case files from instruction to completion
Ensuring compliance with regulatory and firm policies
Providing general administrative support to the property team

What we offer

Progression- training contract looked at post probation
A competitive salary and benefits package

Fulltime

Residential Property Solicitor

A legal 500, well respected firm seek a dynamic and proactive Senior Associate S...

Location

United Kingdom , Wokingham

Salary:

50000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Manage a diverse caseload of residential property files from start to finish, with the support of an experienced Legal Assistant
Play a pivotal role in strengthening client and agent relationships through active networking and marketing initiatives
Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, inspiring and mentoring junior members of the department
Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working with minimal supervision
Possess exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with clients and colleagues
Senior level with experience in residential property conveyancing
Proven track record of successful business development and client relationship management
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Job Responsibility

Become an integral part of the firms ambitious and expanding team
Leverage your expertise to drive business development and enhance the firm's profile
Enjoy excellent career progression opportunities in a rapidly growing environment

Fulltime

Residential Property Solicitor

A legal 500, well respected firm seek a dynamic and proactive Senior Associate S...

Location

United Kingdom , Wokingham

Salary:

50000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Manage a diverse caseload of residential property files from start to finish, with the support of an experienced Legal Assistant
Play a pivotal role in strengthening client and agent relationships through active networking and marketing initiatives
Demonstrate exceptional leadership skills, inspiring and mentoring junior members of the department
Thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, working with minimal supervision
Possess exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, to effectively engage with clients and colleagues
Senior level with experience in residential property conveyancing
Proven track record of successful business development and client relationship management
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset

Job Responsibility

Become an integral part of the firms ambitious and expanding team
Leverage your expertise to drive business development and enhance the firm's profile
Enjoy excellent career progression opportunities in a rapidly growing environment

Fulltime

Commercial Property Assistant

We are a well-established and forward-thinking law firm based in Bristol looking...

Location

United Kingdom , Bristol

Salary:

24000.00 - 28000.00 GBP / Month

Douglas Scott

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Previous experience as a Legal Assistant in Property either Commercial or Residential in a law firm (minimum 1+ years)
Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
Excellent written and oral communication abilities
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
Proficiency in IT systems and legal software
experience with LEAP is an advantage
High attention to detail and accuracy
A proactive attitude and effective problem-solving skills

Job Responsibility

Provide professional and courteous assistance to clients, both over the phone and in person, ensuring a high standard of client care
Manage and organise client files related to commercial property transactions, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and accurately maintained
Draft and prepare legal documents such as contracts, leases, licences, and other documentation relating to commercial property matters
Prepare attendance notes, correspondence, and other documents from dictation or instruction by Fee Earners
Support with the preparation and submission of Land Registry applications and SDLT returns
Handle general file administration and organisation, both electronically and paper-based
Liaise with clients, estate agents, lenders, surveyors, and other external parties as necessary
Prepare bills and assist with managing financial records and matter-related accounts
Provide general administrative support to the Commercial Property department
Ensure compliance with all relevant professional, regulatory, and internal standards

What we offer

Friendly and supportive team
Opportunity to work in a collaborative and professional environment

Fulltime

Residential Conveyancing Assistant

An exciting opportunity for a Residential Conveyancing Assistant in Chelmsford, ...

Location

United Kingdom , Chelmsford

Salary:

24000.00 - 30000.00 GBP / Month

Office Angels

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Educated to at least GCSE level (including Maths and English)
minimum of 1 years' experience in the legal sector within a Residential Conveyancing department
strong organisational and time-management skills
strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
good professional written and verbal communication skills with excellent telephone manner
a team player with a willingness to learn
comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-driven environment
proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Job Responsibility

Assist Fee Earner(s) in managing their caseloads by undertaking legal procedures and administrative tasks as directed
conduct electronic ID verification checks for all clients, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal standards
accurately take and record client instructions in a professional and confidential manner
prepare and send client care documentation, including terms of business and detailed estimates of fees and disbursements
complete and maintain up-to-date OS1 and bankruptcy searches, ensuring all results remain valid throughout the transaction process
collect, verify, and dispatch relevant supporting documentation in accordance with procedural requirements
undertake and review pre-contract searches to identify any legal or practical issues affecting the property, including local authority matters, leases, easements, covenants, mortgages, land tax obligations, flood or subsidence risks, and structural liabilities
review mortgage instructions from lenders and carry out any associated tasks in line with their requirements
perform general administrative duties across the department as required, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team
support with any other duties necessary with the level of responsibility of this role as needed.

What we offer

Supportive and friendly work environment
career development opportunities
flexible working arrangements
fun team-building activities and social events.

Fulltime

Residential Property Legal Assistant

Douglas Scott

Location:
United Kingdom , Andover

Category:
Legal

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Posted:
June 13, 2025

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