Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Redditch

HCB ACCOUNTANTS LLP; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday + public holidays

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Holiday bonus scheme

Job summary

HCB ACCOUNTANTS LLP in Redditch is seeking a motivated and organized Legal Assistant for its Residential Property team. You will handle client interactions, manage case files, and ensure compliance with legal standards.

The ideal candidate should have experience as a Conveyancing Assistant and strong administrative skills. The role offers Monday to Friday hours from 9:00 to 17:15, with an attractive salary based on experience and generous annual leave.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a Conveyancing Assistant preferred.
• Satisfactory knowledge of legal office operations.
• Working knowledge of case management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit client quotes.
• Handle client queries and updates.
• Open/close files in the case management system.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Redditch

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant in our friendly, well established and approachable Residential Property team.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 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

Details:

• Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 to 17:15 (on site)
• Attractive salary dependent on experience
• 26 days holiday + BHs
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
  Holiday bonus scheme

Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.