Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Wigan

HCB Solicitors Limited; Wigan; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Bank Holidays

Comprehensive training and development

Job summary

HCB Solicitors Limited is recruiting a Legal Assistant for the Residential Property team in Wigan. You will support the conveyancing workflow, prepare quotes, handle client queries, and monitor file progression while ensuring AML and quality standards are met.

The role requires familiarity with case management software, leasehold transactions experience, and strong organisational skills. A busy office environment offers training and development in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Proficiency in English with accurate document handling.
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and work under pressure.
• Advanced computer literacy including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of the conveyancing process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit client quotes and respond to queries from clients, solicitors, lenders and agents.
• Provide client updates and monitor matters progressing on the CMS.
• Open/close files in the CMS in line with AML, SRA and CQS standards.
• Carry out searches online and use Land Registry portal for registrations and requisitions.
• Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications.
• Prepare and submit bills, receipts and payments to the finance team; occasional reception cover.

Skills

Administrative skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

English proficiency

Multitasking ability

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Case management software

Job description

Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Wigan

We are seeking to recruit a legal assistant to our busy residential team in the Wigan Office.

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 + Bank Holidays
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Working on a fixed fee where possible or a tight cost estimate if not, our pricing structure means that your outlay is controlled from the outset.