Property Legal Assistant

Posted: 27th November 2025 | Deadline:
December 23rd 5PM

Bright Solicitors is Expanding!

Due to continued growth and increasing demand for our services, we are actively recruiting new team members to support our thriving firm across various departments, as part of our strategic recruitment campaign.

We are committed to providing exceptional legal services, and as our client base grows, so does our need for talented professionals who are ready to make a difference.

This is an exciting opportunity for a highly focused and driven individual to join a busy, modern and expanding local law firm. We operate within Plymouth and the surrounding areas and are looking for committed support within our Residential Property Department.

The successful applicant will need to support the team’s case handlers by performing clerical and administrative work that requires knowledge of legal terms, documents, processes and procedures.

• Use of the case management system
• Preparation of a variety of legal documents
• Raising relevant searches
• Preparing completion documentation
• Communicating with third parties to include other side solicitors, lenders, estate agents, clients, mortgage brokers etc.
• Arrange and undertake clerical and administrative duties as reasonably required to ensure the smooth running of files.
• Taking instruction and completing tasks set by the appropriate team and other associated tasks as required.

The successful applicant will demonstrate high levels of initiative and be comfortable working under pressure within tight time frames. This role is predominantly computer-based within an office environment, so an understanding of computers and an ability to pick up new software systems is critical.

The successful applicant will be expected to be customer-facing when needed and have a confident demeanour when communicating with all parties. The ideal candidate will be happy to take on a variety of tasks without complaint, work effectively as part of a team and have the ability to pick up tasks and terminology effectively.

Dependent on experience, this role could involve time-sensitive progression routes.

• The role will be largely computer-based, so a high understanding of technology and an ability to pick up new software systems efficiently and effectively is crucial.
• Some level of office-based administrative experience is preferable.
• A level of legal knowledge, specifically relating to the process of legal conveyancing, is favourable.
• Some form of previous legal experience is favourable but not essential.

• 25 Days Paid Leave (Excluding Bank Holidays)
• Additional Gifted Christmas Leave
• WPA Health Insurance Cover
• Regular Staff Social Events and Networking Opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme and Free Indoor Bike Storage
• Monthly Wellness Leave

At Bright, we are dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture where every employee feels valued and respected. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative atmosphere for all team members.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. Our hiring practices are designed to ensure fairness and equity and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of any protected characteristic including race, religion or belief, age, sex, disability, marital status and civil partnership, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity.

Job Type: Full Time Office Based Role (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm)

Location: Studio 5-11, 5 Millbay Road, Plymouth, PL1 3LF

Salary: Dependent on level of qualification and experience

Start Date: Immediate

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