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First Recruitment Services
Legal Assistant
Eastbourne, East Sussex
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 14 hours ago
- Salary
- £26,000 - 28,500 - Annum
- Recruiter
- First Recruitment Services
- Closes
- 09 Apr 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Are you an experienced Legal Assistant looking to join a dynamic, high-performing Residential Conveyancing team in Eastbourne? My client, a long-established law firm, is expanding its busy department and seeking a proactive, organised, and personable assistant to support the growing team.
You’ll play a key role in supporting a fast-paced residential conveyancing caseload, including freehold and leasehold transactions. From preparing legal documents and liaising with clients, estate agents, and solicitors, to delivering the all-important news that completion has taken place, you’ll be at the heart of the action.
What you’ll be doing:
* Preparing correspondence and legal documents using case management systems
* Managing client files, including opening, closing, and filing
* Handling telephone and in-person enquiries with professionalism and warmth
* Booking appointments, managing diaries, and supporting meetings
* Supporting other assistants and mentoring junior staff when needed
* Ensuring confidentiality and compliance
What they’re looking for:
* Previous experience in a conveyancing support role
* Ability to manage pressure, prioritise tasks, and handle a high volume of work
* A collaborative, can-do attitude and a friendly, professional manner
* Ideally based locally
Company benefits: Excellent salary and benefits package with 25 days’ annual leave entitlement, plus Bank Holidays, a day’s holiday on your birthday, bonus scheme, opportunity to grow and develop in a busy and varied role. xjnqpsq
If you’re ready to thrive in a busy, rewarding environment and be part of a supportive team, please apply.
Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy
Ad ID: 5417831840
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