Legal Assistant/Executive

Dudley Council; Dudley; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council is looking for a Legal Assistant/Executive to join their Conveyancing team in Dudley. The role involves managing right to buy files, assisting with title investigations, and supporting Solicitors on various conveyancing matters. The candidate should be able to work independently and prioritize under pressure. This full-time position is a temporary 12-month contract offering a salary between £31,537 and £34,434. Flexible working options are available.

Qualifications

• Experience in handling right to buy files and dealing with title queries.
• Capable of preparing title reports and providing support to Solicitors.
• Must have a strong ability to manage competing demands under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the busy Conveyancing team.
• Manage various conveyancing matters effectively.
• Work collaboratively while showing independence in case management.

Skills

Conveyancing knowledge

Ability to work independently

Strong communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Relevant legal qualification or experience

Job description

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Job Details

Dudley MBC is a community council rich in history and is very focused on regenerating and reinvesting itself to meet the challenges of the future, forming part of the West Midlands Combined Authority. Legal Services continues to be accredited with Lexcel, the Law Society's standard in excellence in legal practice management and client care.

Temporary – 12-month contract (maternity cover)

Full time 37 hours

Salary Grade 7 £31,537 - £34,434

Location: Working from home/The Council House, Priory Road, Dudley

We currently have an opportunity for a Legal Assistant/Executive to assist in the busy Conveyancing team.

The role will involve running right to buy files, dealing with title queries, title investigations, preparing title reports, dealing with auction and other sales and providing efficient and effective support to the Solicitors within the team on a wide variety of conveyancing matters.

As well as working as part of a team, the candidate must also be able to work with independence using initiative in the management of their cases. The candidate must also be able to work under pressure, to prioritise to manage competing demands.

NB: We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertising date if a large number of applications are received.

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Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.

All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

Attached documents

Legal Assistant Executive - Conveyancing - Job Description.docx

Legal Assistant Executive - Conveyancing - Person Specification.docx

Employee Benefits List.pdf

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About Dudley Council

It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.

At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.

We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk

We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.

In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:

• is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
• is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
• has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
• wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
• dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
• is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
  
  
  

We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan , Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info

Company Info

Website

http://www.dudley.gov.uk/

Telephone

01384 811300

Location

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council

Council House

Priory Road

Dudley

West Midlands

DY1 1HF

GB