Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant (Conveyancing)

Location:

Histon, Cambridge (100% Office-Based)

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:15 PM

Type:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 (Depending on experience)

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a proactive, team-oriented professional to join our thriving residential property department in Histon, Cambridge.

As this is a fast-paced role managing an active caseload, we are looking for a candidate who can hit the ground running. You will already possess a strong, independent understanding of the residential conveyancing lifecycle, allowing you to manage core processes confidently from day one.

• Completions & Post-Completions:
  Managing the entire completion process and handling post-completion logistics efficiently.
• SDLT & Land Registry:
  Preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns and handling Land Registry applications.
• File Management:
  Organising, maintaining, and progressing physical and digital legal files from instruction to archive.
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Working closely alongside solicitors and assistants within a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.

• Proven Conveyancing
  
  Experience:
  
  Solid, demonstrable experience working as a legal assistant or paralegal within residential conveyancing.
• Autonomous Skillset:
  Complete familiarity with completions, post-completions, Land Registry portal usage, and SDLT submissions.
• Collaborative Mindset:
  Excellent communication skills and a team-player attitude.
• Location:
  
  Ability to work full-time from our Histon office.

• Competitive salary of £26,000 - £30,000.
• A supportive, friendly, and structured team environment.

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