Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant / Paralegal in Malmesbury

Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Malmesbury | Full Time | Part Time Considered | Competitive Salary

TSR Legal is currently working with a well-established and friendly law firm that is looking to appoint a Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join its busy property team in Malmesbury.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous residential conveyancing experience who is looking to join a supportive team and develop their knowledge and career within a positive working environment.

The Role

Working alongside experienced fee earners within the Residential Property team, you will provide a high level of administrative and legal support throughout the conveyancing process.

The successful candidate will ideally have a good understanding of residential conveyancing and be confident dealing with clients, estate agents, lenders and other legal professionals.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of contracts, leases and other residential property documentation.
• Using case management systems, digital platforms and online portals to manage and progress matters.
• Drafting routine correspondence and preparing standard legal documentation.
• Opening files, preparing initial correspondence and providing clients with quotes.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date electronic case files.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties.
• Making and receiving telephone calls and dealing with client enquiries professionally.
• Assisting with appointments and providing support to clients both in person and over the telephone.
• Liaising with the Accounts team regarding money transfers and other financial matters.
• Supporting the completion of risk, compliance and due diligence requirements.
• Preparing completed files for storage and maintaining accurate filing systems.
• Providing general administrative and clerical support to the wider team.
• Providing occasional reception cover during periods of holiday or sickness.
• With appropriate support, taking responsibility for progressing matters in the absence of the relevant fee earner.

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, proactive and approachable, with a genuine interest in residential conveyancing.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a residential conveyancing environment.
• A good understanding of the conveyancing process and terminology.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate records.
• Good IT skills and confidence using case management systems and online portals.
• The ability to manage your workload and prioritise effectively.
• A professional and friendly approach to client care.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider team.

Experience as a Legal Assistant, Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Paralegal or Legal Secretary would be considered.

The Team & Working Environment

The Residential Property team is a friendly, approachable and supportive department where colleagues work closely together and are encouraged to share knowledge and ideas.

This is an opportunity to join a firm that places genuine value on its people and offers a positive working environment with a strong emphasis on work-life balance.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Full-time position, with part-time hours also considered.
• Working hours of 9.00am – 5.00pm.
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• Supportive and approachable management.
• A friendly, family-focused working environment.
• Opportunity to develop your residential conveyancing experience and career.