Part-Time Legal PA / Conveyancing Assistant Immediate Start Part Time NEW

Burgess Hill, Sussex
Office Angels

Part-Time Legal PA / Conveyancing Assistant (Temporary)

Burgess Hill Part-Time Immediate Start 1-2 Month Assignment
15 per hour

We are delighted to be recruiting for a highly organised and professional Legal PA / Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy and friendly legal team in Burgess Hill on a temporary basis for an initial 1-2 month assignment.

This role is ideal for someone with previous experience supporting solicitors, conveyancers or legal professionals within a residential property or conveyancing environment. You will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress smoothly, providing both PA and administrative support while maintaining exceptional levels of accuracy, confidentiality and client service.

As part of a close-knit team, you’ll also need to be dog friendly, as office dogs are regular visitors!

Working Hours

• 3 full days per week or 4 shorter days per week
• Tuesday is a mandatory working day
• Office hours: 9:00am – 5:30pm Monday to Thursday and 9:00am – 5:00pm Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Providing PA support to fee earners and conveyancing professionals
• Preparing and issuing legal documentation and correspondence
• Opening new client files and carrying out compliance checks
• Drafting and preparing sales packs and conveyancing documentation
• Managing diaries, scheduling appointments and arranging meetings
• Handling post-completion administration and Land Registry submissions
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents and mortgage lenders
• Monitoring transaction progress and following up on outstanding matters
• Maintaining accurate client records and case management systems
• Providing general administrative support to the wider legal team

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Legal PA, Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Administrator
• Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process
• Excellent document production and administrative skills
• Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems
• Strong communication skills with a professional and client-focused approach
• Exceptional attention to detail and organisational ability
• Able to prioritise a busy workload and work to deadlines
• Discreet and professional when handling confidential information
• Comfortable learning new systems and processes

What’s on Offer?

• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Flexible part-time hours
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to gain experience within a respected legal practice
• Varied and busy role supporting an experienced conveyancing team

If you’re an experienced Legal PA, Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant looking for a short-term opportunity and are available to start immediately, we’d love to hear from you.

Next Steps

• Apply today. Our client is looking for someone available to interview and start immediately.
• Please submit your most up-to-date CV.
• If you experience any issues applying, please send your CV along with the name of the role you are applying for to (url removed).

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Office Angels is acting as a recruitment agency for this vacancy.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications received, if you have not been contacted within 5 working days, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Please visit (url removed) for details of other opportunities.

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