Job Title: Legal Support Assistant
Department: Property Law / Conveyancing
Location: Chippenham and Marlborough
Travel Required: Occasional travel to other office locations, as needed
Salary Level: Competitive
Reporting To: Conveyancing Team Leader

QUALIFICATIONS:

Formal qualifications not essential – relevant experience preferred
If you think you could be a good fit for the role, please do apply, or email your CV to sophie@ljwsolutions.com.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Legal Support Assistant in the Conveyancing team, you will play a key role in providing administrative and client-focused support to ensure smooth and efficient case progression. You’ll work closely with lawyers and clients, helping free up fee earners to focus on more technical matters while developing your own skills within a supportive legal environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handling routine client enquiries where appropriate
• Typing correspondence, managing files, and opening new matters
• Ordering property searches and Land Registry documents
• Preparing files for invoicing and billing processes
• Screening telephone calls and managing incoming communications
• Drafting straightforward legal documents
• Delivering friendly, professional client service
• Adhering to internal quality standards and compliance requirements (e.g. LEXCEL, Law Society, Solicitors Accounts Rules)
• Basic understanding of legal finance processes (receipts, payments, client money handling)

SUPPORT TASKS MAY INCLUDE:

• Liaising with clients and third parties to keep transactions on track
• Providing occasional reception support as needed