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Legal Secretary / Assistant / Paralegal

Harwood Recruitment Solutions Ltd
Stratton Saint Margaret · posted 13 August 2026
Salary
£28,000 – £30,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Stratton Saint Margaret, Wiltshire
Category
Legal
I am currently looking for an ambitious and motivated Legal Secretary / Assistant or Paralegal within Residential Convenyacing to join our expanding Legal team within a modern, progressive company. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and career-focused individual to play a key role in the continued growth of the business while developing their own career. The ideal candidate: * The successful candidate will be organised, detail-focused and confident working both independently and as part of a small, supportive team. * Ideally, you will have at least 2 years’ experience in residential conveyancing and be confident supporting matters through to completion. Your duties: * Manage a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters from file opening through to completion, including purchases, sales, remortgages, probate sales, transfers and redemptions * Handle client enquiries, liaise with all parties and provide clear, proactive updates throughout each transaction * Prepare and issue contract packs, property reports and supporting legal documentation * Raise, review and respond to enquiries accurately and efficiently * Manage the receipt and arrangement of funds in accordance with firm procedures * Prepare and submit Land Registry applications and deal with requisitions * Prepare SDLT submissions and carry out post-completion matters * Support leasehold and new build transactions where required * Use Leap Legal Software where appropriate; previous experience would be beneficial but is not essential Offering a competitive remuneration package based on experience and qualifications and encourage ongoing professional development and career progression throughout the business. Benefits: * Additional leave * Bereavement leave * Company events * Free or subsidised travel * Company pension * Vitality health insurance * Free on-site parking Schedule: * This is a full-time, office-based role in Swindon, with working hours of 09:00 to 17:30 Please send your cv today, this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a supportive and well- establisheed Law firm
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