The Legal Assistant supports the residential property team by handling administrative tasks, communicating with clients and external stakeholders, and managing case files. Responsibilities include preparing quotes, conducting online searches, processing Land Registry and Stamp Duty submissions, and managing billing. Candidates should have previous conveyancing experience, computer literacy, and strong organizational skills.
Legal Assistant
Residential Conveyancing
On site at our Redditch office, full time 9:00 to 5:15
An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant in our friendly, well established and approachable Residential Property team.
Hours: 9:00 – 5:15 Mon to Fri
Responsibilities include:
- General administrative tasks
- Prepare and submit quotes to clients
- Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents
- Provide client updates and monitor matter progression
- Opening/closing files on the case management system, compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA and CQS regulations
- Experience of Leasehold transactions
- Carry out searches online
- Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies, leases and title plans
- Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications
- Preparing and submitting bills, receipts and payments to the finance team for fee earners
- Occasional reception cover
Requirements
Requirements for this role include:
- Preferably previous work experience as a Conveyancing Assistant
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail
- Basic understanding of the conveyancing process
Benefits
Attractive salary dependent on experience
26 days holiday + BHs
Pension scheme
Holiday bonus scheme
Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Firm funded eye tests
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