Legal Administrative Assistant – Residential Conveyancing

Farnfields Solicitors have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Administrative Assistant to join our busy Residential Conveyancing Department at our North Dorset offices in Shaftesbury.What is the role?

The successful candidate will provide support for residential property transactions such as sales and purchases. The work is fast paced so you will be proficient and comfortable working in a busy team with regular multi-tasking whilst working to deadlines. You will enjoy client contact and liaising with clients, solicitors and estate agents, so good people skills are essential. Full training will be provided and scope to progress your role within Farnfields.Who you are?

Previous experience in the legal sector—particularly in Residential Conveyancing—is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided. Strong Maths and English skills are required. Even if you have limited office experience, you’ll be considered if you’re a team player with good communication and organisational abilities. A friendly, professional, and proactive attitude, along with a passion for delivering excellent client service, is key.A bit about us

We are a well-established and successful law firm with a modern and down to earth approach.Passionate about providing an excellent service to our clients.We place importance on being part of the local community.We are friendly, supportive and ambitious.At Farnfields we recognise the importance of family life and can offer a good work life balance.Winner of The British Conveyancing Awards for Residential Conveyancing Team of the Year, 2024.Winner of LawNet Team of the Year (Business Law) 2023Leading Firm in The Legal 500 2021Winner of Contribution to the Community at the 2019 Dorset Legal Awards.Winner of Property Team at the 2019 Dorset Legal Awards.As a Lexcel accredited firm and a member of LawNet we are committed to career development and providing challenging work to positively engage and motivate our staff.This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, award winning Firm who are modern, friendly and ambitious; coupled with a down to earth approach.Please apply in writing, attaching your CV, to HR@Farnfields.comExpect far more… Apply now to join a great team and take a step forward in your career.Due to our continuing strong growth, we currently have a number of exciting career opportunities available:Legal Administrative Assistant – Dispute Resolution Gillingham, Dorset Applications close on September 30th, 2025 Legal Assistant (Floating) All offices (Floating cover where needed) Applications close on September 30th, 2025 Residential Conveyancer Shaftesbury Applications close on September 30th, ..... full job details .....