Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Solihull

HCB Solicitors; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in the UK seeks a Conveyancing Assistant to handle administrative tasks, prepare client quotes, and manage conveyancing processes. The ideal candidate will have experience in a legal office and strong computer literacy. The position offers competitive salary, on-site work, and benefits including holidays and a pension.

Benefits

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Holiday bonus scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant is preferred.
• Satisfactory knowledge of the operations of a legal office.
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit quotes to clients.
• Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents.
• Provide client updates and monitor matter progression.

Skills

General administrative tasks

Experience of Leasehold transactions

Advanced computer literacy

Excellent attention to detail

Proficiency in English

Tools

Case management software

Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities Include

• General administrative tasks
• 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 5:15 (on site)
• Attractive salary dependent on experience
• 26 days holiday + BHs
• Pension scheme
• Holiday bonus scheme
• Firm funded eye tests

To apply for this position, please email your CV to Lisa Syrett - [e-mail]