LEGAL ASSISTANT – RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY DEPARTMENT – TOTNES
About Us
Bartons is a welcoming, friendly, and positive firm to work for with an excellent working culture and reputation.
Working with us means joining a team that is committed to your development, success, and work–life balance. We pride ourselves on creating an environment where people want to stay and build their careers
Our Office
Totnes is an historic market town, and our office is situated on the Totnes Bridge with views overlooking the River Dart.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced property Legal Assistant to join our Totnes team.
This is a full time, in-person post. The ideal candidate will know the Conveyancing process from start to finish and will have experience in:
- dealing with new client instructions.
- dealing with estimates, client care, source of funds and onboarding
- issuing Contract Packs
- obtaining searches
- liaising with clients by phone and email. Exceptional personal skills are required
- dealing with post exchange work
- preparing completion statements
- dealing with completions and obtaining mortgage funds and sending funds
- dealing with post completion work
- dealing with registrations & SDLT returns
- working in a fast-paced environment
What We Offer
You can expect a competitive salary and generous benefits package including:
Health, Wellbeing & Lifestyle
- Enhanced annual leave package
- Additional holiday for long service
- Company pension
- Free annual flu jabs
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Mental health support
- Modern, comfortable offices
- Coaching and mentoring
Culture & Extras
- Regular social events and team activities
- Firm-wide away days
- Staff discounts on legal services
- Office perks (great coffee, snacks, seasonal celebrations)
- Supportive, friendly, and inclusive culture where you are listened to
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule: Monday to Friday (No weekends!)
Applicants should send a CV and covering letter to Danielle Newbury at d.newbury@bartons.co.uk