Property Legal Assistant – Conveyancing & Client Support

Gateway Group Services Ltd.; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Company membership programmes

Employee referral incentive

Seasonal company events

Training and qualification sponsorship

Job summary

Gateway Group Services Ltd. in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Solicitors Enquiries Department. You will be a people person with strong communication skills, supporting clients and promoting the Gateway brand.

You will handle pre-contract enquiries, post-completion tasks, and maintain the company’s case management system. A background in litigation is preferred; the role offers a 37.5-hour week and a competitive salary with benefits.

Qualifications

• People-oriented with strong client service focus.
• Ability to work to strict deadlines and manage a large, varied caseload.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel for document preparation and case management.

Responsibilities

• Dealing with pre-contract sales enquiries for sales, re-mortgages or transfer of equity.
• Post completion duties: dealing with and receipting Notice of Transfer/Charge.
• Update our case management system with new lessee and charge details.
• Create Deed of Covenants, Certificate of Compliance and Share Certificates.
• Ensure accounts are clear before releasing sales information packs and on sale completion.
• Process cheques and liaise with accounts department.
• Scan and file all relevant documents (Notices, Land Registry docs, etc.).

Skills

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Education

Experience in litigation (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gateway Group Services Ltd. in Southend-on-Sea is seeking a Legal Assistant to join the Solicitors Enquiries Department. You will be a people person with strong communication skills, supporting clients and promoting the Gateway brand.

You will handle pre-contract enquiries, post-completion tasks, and maintain the company’s case management system. A background in litigation is preferred; the role offers a 37.5-hour week and a competitive salary with benefits.