Legal Assistant

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment firm in Guildford is seeking a proactive entry-level Legal Assistant to support their expanding team. This role involves preparing documents, liaising with clients, and ensuring compliance with internal procedures. Ideal candidates will possess strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and a keen interest in a career within the legal sector. A competitive salary of £24,000 is offered, along with numerous benefits including 25 days' holiday and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Annual reviews

Bonus scheme

Employer pension contribution

Private medical cover

Study support

Career development

Social events

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring a proactive and organised individual.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills necessary.
• Confident communicator with a professional demeanor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare correspondence, documents, and statements of account under supervision.
• Support the efficient use of the Lending Department through the firm's internal systems.
• Assist with the opening and closing of client files.
• Provide professional and friendly client support, including updates.
• Conduct AML/KYC checks and liaise with clients and third parties.

Skills

Strong organisational skills

Excellent attention to detail

Confident communicator

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Genuine interest in legal sector

Job description

Job Specification

Legal Assistant - Guildford

£24,000

A established firm in central Guildford is looking for a proactive and organised entry-level Legal Assistant to join their expanding team. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is eager to develop strong legal and administrative skills.

Company Benefits:

• 25 days' holiday
• annual reviews
• bonus scheme
• employer pension contribution
• private medical cover
• study support
• career development
• social events

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence, documents, and statements of account under supervision.
• Support the efficient use of the Lending Department through the firm's internal case management systems.
• Assist with the opening, closing, storing, and retrieval of client files.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, including client ID verification and audit requirements.
• Provide professional and friendly client support, including updates and overflow call handling.
• Liaise with new clients and third parties for onboarding, including conducting AML/KYC checks.
• Assist with completion tasks such as satisfying lender conditions and arranging redemption statements.
• Manage post-completion formalities with Land Registry, HMRC, and Companies House.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all firm and client documentation.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional and friendly manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• A genuine interest in developing a career within the legal sector.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted