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Assistant role25 days holiday Do you have experience as a conveyancing assistant or secretary? Are you looking for your next challenge? This well-established legal team based between Eastbourne and Brighton is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a high-performing solicitor with a busy caseload in residential property. Why This Role?Step into a key support role where your conveyancing experience and attention to detail will be truly valued. You'll be working alongside a respected solicitor in a friendly, family-oriented firm known for its traditional values, positive culture, and strong sense of community. What You'll Be Doing: Opening new files and preparing initial documentationOrdering searches and liaising with agents and solicitorsHandling post-completion tasks, closing, and archiving filesSupporting the team behind the scenes so fee-earners can focus on clients What You'll Need: Proven experience in residential property/conveyancing, either as a secretary or conveyancing assistantStrong organisational skills and the ability to work independentlyConfidence in dealing with legal admin and third-party communicationsA proactive, reliable approach to supporting busy legal professionals What's In It For You? Competitive salary truly dependent on experience. Annual bonus (based on firm and individual performance)25+ days holiday, enhanced maternity/paternity leave, and private healthcare cash planDiscounted legal services for family and friendsSociable and supportive working environmentOffice with nearby residential parking Start Date: ASAP - interviews happening now The current post-holder leaves in mid-Novembe