Legal Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Legal Assistant
Kernon Kelleher Solicitors have an excellent opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join our busy conveyancing department at our Blandford Office.
A varied role to include all aspects of administrative support for a fee earner dealing with residential property transactions.
The work is fast paced, so the successful candidate will be proficient and comfortable working in a busy team, with regular multi-tasking whilst working to deadlines. You will enjoy liaising with clients, solicitors and estate agents, so good people skills are essential.
Salary is negotiable depending on experience
For more information on this role or a confidential discussion, please contact Saul Kelleher on 01258 446 288 or saul.kelleher@kernonkelleher.co.uk
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £21,500.00 per year
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blandford Forum, DT11 7EB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Legal Assistant (required)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Legal Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Legal Assistant roles across Kernon Kelleher Solicitors Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,500 - £21,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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