Residential Property Legal Assistant

Law Staff Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An esteemed Legal 500 firm is seeking a motivated Residential Property Legal Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to leverage your administrative and organisational skills in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for managing client inquiries, ensuring compliance with regulations, and handling case files with precision. The firm values your contributions and provides a competitive benefits package, including bonuses and training opportunities. If you are passionate about the legal sector and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Target-related bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a legal office with a strong understanding of daily functions.
• Proficiency in using case management software and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Handle inquiries from clients and manage case files efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with AML and SRA regulations while preparing client documentation.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Organisational Skills

Understanding of Conveyancing Process

Attention to Detail

Client Communication

Ability to Manage Multiple Tasks

Proficiency in English

Education

Minimum of 1 year's experience in the legal sector

Tools

Case Management Software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Land Registry Portal

Job description

Are you a driven Residential Property Legal Assistant with a minimum of 1 year's experience in the legal sector, looking for a new challenge with a prestigious Legal 500 firm?

This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your outstanding administrative and organisational skills within a respected Firm where your contributions will be valued. A solid understanding of the conveyancing process is essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and excel in a fast-paced environment.

The Firm:

Our esteemed Legal 500 client is a full-service practice with a nationwide presence recognised for providing high quality legal advice to private and commercial clients. With client care at their core, the Firm comprises specialists with diverse expertise, drawn from top-tier UK firms, ensuring clients receive the highest quality advice. Understanding the intricacies of business, with many team members boasting hands-on experience in multi-million-pound companies, providing invaluable foresight and risk management skills.

What will be expected from you?

1. Handling inquiries from clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents.
2. Providing clients with updates and tracking the progress of matters.
3. Opening and closing files within the case management system.
4. Ensuring compliance with AML, quality standards, and SRA and CQS regulations.
5. Performing general administrative duties.
6. Preparing and submitting client quotes and drafting completion statements.
7. Reviewing mortgage offers and drafting reports under supervision.
8. Conducting online searches.
9. Familiarity with leasehold transactions.
10. Ability to prepare apportionment statements for leasehold properties.
11. Reviewing and reporting on searches with guidance.
12. Progressing towards checking freehold titles and raising inquiries with supervision.
13. Using the Land Registry portal to submit registrations, respond to requisitions, and order official copies, leases, and title plans.
14. Calculating Stamp Duty Land Tax and submitting applications.
15. Preparing and submitting invoices, receipts, and payments to the finance department.
16. Providing occasional reception coverage.

Is this the position for you?

1. A solid understanding of the daily functions of a legal office.
2. Strong computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
3. Familiarity with case management software.
4. Proficiency in English language.
5. Keen attention to detail.

In return for your hard work and dedication, the Firm offers a competitive benefits package to include target-related bonuses, training and development opportunities along with many other impressive incentives!