Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Ashville Knight; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in England is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing department. The role involves drafting legal documents, managing client interactions, and handling various administrative tasks. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of relevant experience in a law firm and strong attention to detail. The position offers a salary range of £26,000 - £31,000 with standard holidays and a company pension.

Benefits

Standard holiday

Company Pension

Regular social events

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience within a Residential Property department in a law firm.
• Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems.

Responsibilities

• Providing full support in preparing and drafting legal documents.
• Assistance in general team administration.
• Opening and closing files;
• Dealing with ID/AML procedures.
• Responding to Requisitions raised by the Land Registry.
• Managing post completions procedures.
• Drafting documents and correspondence.
• Dealing with invoices and billing.

Skills

Legal Secretary/Assistant experience

Secretarial skills

Attention to detail

Fast typing ability

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing department. This role is full time and will be based out of their Basingstoke office.

You will be providing assistance to the Fee Earners on a mixed caseload of property files including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, shared equity/shared ownership, new homes and part exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing full support in preparing and drafting legal documents, including contracts, completion statements, and property searches.
• Assistance in general team administration including speaking with clients and arranging meeting room bookings.
• Opening and closing Files.
• Dealing with ID/AML procedures and requirements.
• Responding to Requisitions raised by the Land Registry.
• Managing post completions procedures including SDLT returns and title registrations.
• Drafting documents and correspondence with strong digital dictation skills.
• Dealing with invoices, completion statements, assisting with billing and payment process.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• At least 2 years + Legal Secretary/Assistant experience within a Residential Property department in a law firm.
• Strong and efficient secretarial and admin skills.
• High level of attention to detail.
• Fast, accurate typing ability, ideally using digital audio systems.

What they offer:

• Monday Friday 9am 5:30pm.
• Salary depending on experience - £26,000 - £31,000.
• Standard holiday.
• Company Pension.
• Regular social events.