Job Title: Legal Assistant – Residential Conveyancing
Location: South West London (London Borough Council)
Contract: 3 month with possibility of extension, 35 hours per week
Rate: £18.00 to £20.00ph LTD DOE and interview performance
(£18.04ph PAYE inc., £16.10ph PAYE exc.)
Please note that this role would require office attendance 2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the legal team in managing residential conveyancing matters through to completion.
- Handle a variety of residential transactions and assist with complex local authority land matters.
- Prepare and review legal documentation, conduct research, liaise with internal departments and external parties, and ensure the timely progression of files.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, procedures, and council protocols.
- A law-related qualification (LPC / LLM / LLB) would be essential for this role.
- Proven experience in residential conveyancing, ideally within a local authority setting.
- Demonstrable ability to manage a busy caseload and work under pressure to tight deadlines.
- A self-motivated, adaptable team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.
