Legal Admin Assistant(Right to Buy)

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in London is seeking a Legal Admin Assistant to assist with the backlog of Right to Buy (RTB) cases. The role involves administrative duties such as scanning, filing, and managing legal documents. The position is hybrid, requiring three days a week in the office. The contract lasts for an initial five months at a pay rate of £19.46 per hour PAYE. Ideal candidates will have experience in legal administration and must ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the backlog of Right to Buy (RTB) legal cases.
• Help manage backlog and ensure statutory compliance.
• Provide administrative support to the Home Ownership Manager Sales and Leasehold Management.

Job description

Overview

Client Local Authority in Barking

Job Title: Legal Admin Assistant(Right to Buy)

Pay Rate: £19.46 an hour PAYE/£25.34 an hour UMBRELLA

Hours: 35 hours a week (Mon-Fri) 9AM-5PM

Duration: Initial 5 month contract

Location: HYBRID WORKING-3 Days a week office based Barking Town Hall

Responsibilities

• The Legal Administration Assistant will assist with the backlog of Right to Buy (RTB) legal cases, following a significant increase in applications following the government's announcement to reduce the RTB discount entitlement.
• The additional resource will assist the RTB Lawyer and help manage the backlog, reduce turnaround times and ensure statutory compliance.
• You will assist with RTB related incoming post/scanning, filing, issuing engrossment's and printing documents for sealing.
• You will deal with RTB post-completion matters to include the posting of the council's part of the lease or Transfer and scanning these onto relevant case management systems (IKEN and Enterprise).
• You will also provide administrative support to the Home Ownership Manager Sales and Leasehold Management.

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