Farnfields Solicitors
Legal Assistant/Senior Legal Assistant – Residential Conveyancing
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Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant – Residential Conveyancing
Location: Shaftesbury, North Dorset
About the Role
Farnfields Solicitors is looking for a Legal Assistant / Senior Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing Team at their Shaftesbury office. This is a permanent, primarily office-based role (minimum 34 hours per week), with the 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 bustling 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, with responsibilities including:
- Client onboarding
- Compliance procedures
- File progression
- Exchanges
- Completions
- Post-completion administration
- Regular interaction with clients, estate agents, mortgage advisers, and other professionals
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About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in the legal sector, preferably in residential conveyancing
- An ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Comfort managing multiple tasks and deadlines
- Commitment to providing excellent service to clients and colleagues
- Full training and ongoing support will be provided
Most importantly, you will:
- Be enthusiastic and adaptable
- Be dedicated to delivering a high standard of service to clients and colleagues
About Us
Farnfields is a well-established, successful law firm with a modern, accessible approach. We pride ourselves on:
- Delivering outstanding service to clients
- Actively contributing to the local community
- Fostering a friendly, supportive, and ambitious workplace culture
- Promoting a healthy work-life balance alongside professional development
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Accolades & Recognition
- Lexcel-accredited law firm
- Proud member of LawNet
- Committed to continuous career development, offering rewarding work that engages and motivates
At Farnfields, you’ll benefit from:
- A culture that values professional expertise and collegiality
- Opportunities to grow within a teams of like-minded individuals
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, award-winning firm that blends friendliness, ambition, and expertise—with a down-to-earth approach.
How to Apply
Please send your CV to HR@Farnfields.com and apply in writing.
We look forward to hearing from you—join a great team and take your career to the next level!
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