Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Conveyancing team of a respected and highly reputable law firm in Preston. This is a permanent, full-time job working with a friendly and supportive team. Located in Preston, the office is easily accessible and offers a positive and collaborative working environment. This Legal Assistant job presents an excellent opportunity to work alongside experienced conveyancers and solicitors on a varied caseload of residential property matters. Benefits include 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, sickness benefits, healthcare cashback scheme and long-term career progression within a well-established law firm.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a busy and well-regarded Residential Conveyancing department in Preston. You will be providing essential support to fee earners and helping ensure that clients’ matters are progressed efficiently and professionally.
Key responsibilities of the Legal Assistant job include:
- Liaising with clients and third parties such as referrers, lenders, agents and solicitors
- Carrying out searches and preparing documents including transfer deeds and SDLT forms
- Handling straightforward matters under supervision and assisting in file progression
- Managing registrations and post-completion work
- Supporting daily file management and solicitor diaries
About You
To be successful in this Conveyancing Assistant job, you will need to demonstrate prior experience supporting conveyancers or working within a conveyancing team, ideally for at least one year.
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:
- Excellent client care and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Great attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Proficient IT skills and comfort using case management systems
- A collaborative, proactive and supportive approach to team working
Benefits and Rewards
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join an outstanding firm and an expanding department.
The firm are offering a competitive salary along with a range of other benefits including:
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Sickness benefits
- Healthcare cashback scheme
- Discounted legal services
- Ongoing professional development and career progression
About the Firm
Having worked closely with this law firm or many years, I can personally recommend them as an outstanding workplace, guided by an exceptional leadership team. They are known for exceptional client care, low staff turnover, and long-term staff retention. With strong roots in the Lancashire legal community, the firm specialises in family, property and private client work.
They pride themselves on community involvement and regularly support local charitable initiatives. Their Preston office is part of a wider network across the North West, offering legal support with a personable and professional touch. You will be joining a warm, friendly and experienced team with excellent standards of client service and team development.
Next Steps
Apply now if your skills and experience align with this Conveyancing Assistant job in Preston. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning about this career enhancing job opportunity, please contact Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or phone 07530 737333 for a confidential discussion. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career. The Eventus Recruitment Group are award-winning recruitment specialists operating across the UK and Ireland in the Legal, Finance and Financial Services sectors. Please note, the years’ experience and / or salary are listed in our advertisements as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Our privacy policy can be found on the bottom of our website.