Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Swansea

HCB Widdows Mason; Swansea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm is seeking a diligent Legal Assistant to support clients in residential property transactions in Swansea. The role involves opening and closing client files, providing updates, and performing administrative tasks. Candidates should have strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and excellent organizational skills. Comprehensive training will be provided, along with competitive benefits including 25 days holiday and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Holiday bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Parking (first come first served)

Comprehensive training opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Medicash Plan

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with residential property inquiries.
• Provide updates to clients and track their matters.
• Open and close client files in compliance with policies.
• Perform general administrative tasks for the team.

Skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

About the role

HCB Widdows Mason is seeking a diligent and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Residential Property team in Swansea. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals looking to support clients through their residential property transactions while gaining valuable experience in a reputable legal environment. Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure your success in this position.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients with inquiries regarding residential property transactions.
• Providing regular updates to clients and tracking the progress of their matters.
• Opening and closing client files in accordance with firm policies and regulatory requirements.
• Performing general administrative tasks to assist the team effectively.
• Preparing and issuing quotes to clients and drafting completion statements.
• Reviewing mortgage offers and preparing reports with appropriate supervision.
• Conducting online searches and due diligence regarding property transactions.
• Utilizing the Land Registry portal for submissions and managing requisitions.
• Calculating Stamp Duty Land Tax and processing applications.
• Assisting with billing and financial tasks for the team.
• Providing occasional reception cover as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to balance multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and reporting.
• Previous experience in a legal context, especially in property law, is preferred but not essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Holiday bonus scheme (up to 12 additional days leave)

Pension scheme

Parking (on a first come first served basis)

Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Cycle to work scheme

Firm funded eye tests

Medicash Plan

***Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies – HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment. The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate. If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency’s terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable. Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.