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:
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Support Fee Earners with day‑to‑day case management, client queries and general file progression.
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Manage client communications professionally — including calls, instructions, and enquiries — ensuring prompt responses and excellent service.
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Handle key administrative duties such as opening/closing files, issuing client care documents, verifying ID, producing contracts, raising enquiries, and ordering searches.
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Maintain accurate case records through effective use of case management systems, correct procedures, and compliance with company policies.
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Organise and prioritise your own workload independently while maintaining high standards of productivity, accuracy and client care.
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Contribute to positive client and introducer relationships by delivering a consistently high‑quality, efficient and courteous service.
Skills & experience required:
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You’ll need previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar
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Experience with conveyancing work/departments is essential
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Excellent communication skills
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Strong organisation skills
Salary, hours and company benefits:
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£27,000 to £30,000 based on experience
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40 hours a week working 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday fully office based
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20 days holiday plus bank holidays plus the Christmas break in addition
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Pension scheme
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
