Legal Assistant in Guildford, Surrey

Legal Assistant

Guildford

£24,500 - £27,000 per annum

An opportunity to join a busy legal lending team, providing administrative and file support across client onboarding, completions and post-completion matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the legal sector, working alongside experienced legal professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide administrative and file support to solicitors, fee earners, and paralegals across the Lending team.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documentation and statements of account.
• Assist with client onboarding, including issuing documentation, completing questionnaires, and supporting AML/KYC checks.
• Liaise with clients, lenders and third parties, providing updates and responding to enquiries professionally.
• Support the completion process, including satisfying lender requirements, arranging redemption statements, and facilitating the release of funds.
• Assist with post-completion formalities, including registrations with HM Land Registry, HMRC and Companies House.
• Maintain accurate client files, ensuring all documentation and internal compliance procedures are followed.
• Manage incoming telephone enquiries and provide general administrative support to the wider team.
• Maintain confidentiality and deliver a high standard of client service at all times.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a legal assistant, legal secretary, or legal admin assistant role.
• Good IT skills and confidence using relevant software packages.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
• Comfortable working to deadlines and managing occasional periods of pressure.