Job Description

Legal Assistant - Conveyancing

📍 Leicester

📅 Full-Time | Permanent

Are you highly organised with exceptional attention to detail? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy ensuring everything runs smoothly? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at our purpose-built, modern site in the Grove Park area of Leicester. Join us as a Legal Assistant / Conveyancing Completions Specialist at the largest Independent Conveyancing and Property Services group in the UK.

THE ROLE

As a key member of our Completions Team, you’ll play a vital role in the final stages of the home-moving process. You will handle the administration of legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations and supporting our conveyancers to deliver a seamless service. Accuracy and efficiency are critical, as these processes directly impact our reputation and client experience.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A LEGAL ASSISTANT

• Sorting and processing incoming and outgoing original client documents
• Working across multiple systems (Visual Files, Outlook, Electronic Post Office) for accurate document handling
• Liaising with third-party couriers such as Royal Mail, DX & Parcel Force
• Locating and processing key legal documents in line with regulatory requirements
• Communicating professionally with clients and third parties, always adhering to GDPR
• Proactively chasing third parties by phone and email
• Supporting with escalations and complex queries
• Assisting with training and continuous improvement initiatives
• Providing evening and weekend cover when required

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR AS A LEGAL ASSISTANT

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure
• Confident IT user (Word, Excel, Windows)
• Previous experience in administration or a target-driven environment preferred
• Knowledge of conveyancing processes desirable

Benefits of Working at Simplify as a Legal Assistant

💷 Competitive Salary

🏠 Site-based role in a modern, accessible location

🌴 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 Public Holidays)

💰 Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

🛫 Buy/Sell Holiday Option

👶 Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Pay

🧠 Employee Assistance Programme

🏡 Free Conveyancing Services

🛍️ Retail Discounts, plus much more!

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Simplify, we believe that diversity enhances our business, enriches our workplace, and drives innovation. We’re committed to creating an inclusive environment and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, disability, or sexual orientation.

Ready to make completions happen?

Apply today and help us deliver a smooth home-moving experience for thousands across the UK.