Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant – Residential Conveyancing
Shaftesbury, North Dorset. Farnfields Solicitors is looking for a Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant to join our Residential Conveyancing Team at our Shaftesbury office. This is a permanent role, ideally full‑time (minimum 34 hours per week), primarily office‑based, with scope to work remotely one day per week following training and induction. This newly created role will support the Head of the Shaftesbury Conveyancing Team in a busy and varied position. Previous experience in a legal support role is preferred, ideally within residential conveyancing.
The role
You will provide transactional support within a fast‑paced residential conveyancing team. The role will involve client onboarding, compliance procedures, file progression, exchanges, completions and post‑completion administration, together with regular contact with clients, estate agents, mortgage advisers and other professionals.
About you
You will ideally have previous experience within the legal sector, preferably residential conveyancing, together with a collaborative mindset, the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines, and a commitment to providing an excellent service to clients and colleagues alike. Full training and ongoing support will be provided. You should be enthusiastic and adaptable.
A bit about us
Farnfields is a well‑established law firm with a modern, down‑to‑earth approach. We are passionate about delivering outstanding service and pride ourselves on being an active part of the local community. We value friendliness, support and ambition, fostering a culture that promotes a healthy work‑life balance alongside professional growth. As a Lexcel‑accredited firm and proud LawNet member, we are dedicated to continuous career development and offer challenging, rewarding work that engages and motivates our team. At Farnfields, clients and colleagues feel valued.
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