We’re looking for a friendly, organised and proactive Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join our Residential Property team in Malmesbury.
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The role
The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of residential conveyancing, be confident communicating with clients and colleagues and work effectively on your own or as part of a team.
Hours: 9.00am-5.00pm
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Assisting with the preparation of contracts, leases and other property related documentation using Case Management and a variety of digital systems and web based portals. - •
Drafting routine correspondence, preparing standard legal documents and updating case files accurately and efficiently. - •
Liaising with Accounts to arrange money transfers, preparing risk and compliance documentation and coordinating with colleagues to ensure all required checks and processes are completed. - •
Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other Solicitors. Ensuring clear and timely communication at every stage of the conveyancing process. - •
Making and receiving telephone calls, dealing with clients in person and on the phone, making appointments, assisting with queries. - •
Accurate typing, preparing and amending draft documents, opening files, sending initial letters and providing clients with quotes. - •
Preparing completed files for storage, general filing, photocopying and other duties as required. With support, intended to take ownership of progressing files in the fee earner’s absence. - •
Carrying out all other general clerical duties and providing reception cover as needed during holidays and sickness.
What we offer
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Family friendly firm with real work life balance - •
Supportive team and approachable leadership - •
A full time role with 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays - •
Enhanced maternity pay - •
Salary negotiable based on experience
The department
Our Residential Property team is a genuinely positive place to work. Friendly, down to earth and full of people who want to do a good job, helping each other along the way.
We share ideas, support one another and celebrate the wins, big or small. It’s the kind of team where you feel part of something and where your work really matters.
The department is led by Helen Harris, who has over 20 years’ experience and specialises in all areas of residential conveyancing.
DEPARTMENT: Residential Property
LOCATION: Malmesbury
ROLE: Legal Assistant/Paralegal
SALARY: Experience dependent, competitive
EXPERIENCE: Previous experience advantageous
HOURS: Full time (part time considered)
JOB TYPE: Permanent