Property Legal Assistant
Pertemps · Devon, Devon
Property Legal Assistant at Pertemps, based in Devon, Devon, paying £28,000 per annum. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- £28,000 per annum
- Location
- Devon, Devon
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 18 Oct 2026
- Sector
- Legal Secretary
24% below the typical rate for legal secretary
Reference 371110824
About the role
Property Legal Assistant
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Property Legal Assistant to join a busy and supportive team.
This is a full-time, office-based position, suited to someone with previous experience in residential conveyancing who is confident supporting matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support across a range of residential property transactions, including:
• Assisting with new client instructions and onboarding
• Preparing and managing client documentation
• Supporting the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Preparing and issuing contract documentation
• Ordering and reviewing property searches
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and other parties by telephone and email
• Assisting with exchange and completion processes
• Preparing completion statements
• Assisting with the receipt and transfer of funds
• Supporting post-completion matters, including registrations and SDLT submissions
• Providing a high standard of client service at all times
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Has previous experience in residential conveyancing
• Understands the conveyancing process from start to finish
• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Is confident communicating with clients and professional contacts
• Has strong attention to detail
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Is able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Provides a professional and approachable service to clients
What We Offer
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional legal environment. This is a firm that truly values life-work-balance.
Benefits include:
• Enhanced annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support
• Training, coaching and mentoring
• Opportunities for professional development
• Staff events and team activities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click APPLY.
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Property Legal Assistant to join a busy and supportive team.
This is a full-time, office-based position, suited to someone with previous experience in residential conveyancing who is confident supporting matters from instruction through to completion and post-completion.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will provide administrative and legal support across a range of residential property transactions, including:
• Assisting with new client instructions and onboarding
• Preparing and managing client documentation
• Supporting the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion
• Preparing and issuing contract documentation
• Ordering and reviewing property searches
• Liaising with clients, solicitors and other parties by telephone and email
• Assisting with exchange and completion processes
• Preparing completion statements
• Assisting with the receipt and transfer of funds
• Supporting post-completion matters, including registrations and SDLT submissions
• Providing a high standard of client service at all times
About You
We are looking for someone who:
• Has previous experience in residential conveyancing
• Understands the conveyancing process from start to finish
• Has excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Is confident communicating with clients and professional contacts
• Has strong attention to detail
• Can work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Is able to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Works well both independently and as part of a team
• Provides a professional and approachable service to clients
What We Offer
The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, together with the opportunity to work within a supportive and professional legal environment. This is a firm that truly values life-work-balance.
Benefits include:
• Enhanced annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Employee wellbeing and assistance support
• Training, coaching and mentoring
• Opportunities for professional development
• Staff events and team activities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
If you are interested in applying for this position, please click APPLY.
Reference: 371110824 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 18 Oct 2026 · Listed via Pertemps
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