Legal Administrative Assistant – Residential Conveyancing – Shaftesbury, North Dorset

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Residential Conveyancing – Legal Administrative Assistant – Full time, permanentWant a new challenge in a friendly, award winning law firm? Read on…Farnfields Solicitors have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our busy Residential Conveyancing Department at our North Dorset offices in Shaftesbury on a permanent full time basis.What is the role?The role will involve providing administrative/secretarial support within the Residential Conveyancing Department using our designated IT systems. It is a busy department so you will be proficient and comfortable working in a busy team with regular multi-tasking whilst working to deadlines. In the role you will be liaising with clients, solicitors and estate agents, so good people skills are essential. Previous legal secretarial or property related admin experience would be advantageous, but not essential for the right candidate.Who you are?You will be a team player with good communication, organisational and IT skills; coupled with initiative and strong attention to detail. You will also be passionate about providing excellent client service and have a friendly, professional and proactive approach.A bit about usFarnfields is a well-established and successful law firm with a modern, down-to-earth approach. We are passionate about delivering outstanding service to our clients and take pride in being an active part of the local community.We value being friendly, supportive, and ambitious — qualities that define both how we work with our clients and how we support one another as colleagues. Recognising the importance of family life, we foster a culture that promotes a healthy work–life balance alongside professional growth.Our commitment to excellence has been recognised nationally:

Residential Conveyancing Team of the Year 2024 – The British Conveyancing Awards Team of the Year (Business Law) 2023 – LawNet Leading Firm – The Legal 500, 2021As a Lexcel-accredited firm and proud LawNet member, we are dedicated to continuous career development, offering challenging and rewarding work that engages and motivates our team.At Farnfields, you’ll find a law firm that combines professional expertise with a supportive and approachable culture — a place where both clients and colleagues feel valued.This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, award winning, Firm who are modern, friendly and ambitious; coupled with a down to earth approach.Please apply in writing, attaching your CV, to HR@Farnfields.comExpect far more… Apply now to join a great team and take a step forward in your career.