Residential property legal Assistant – HCB Solicitors

HCB Solicitors cerca: Residential property legal Assistant. An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant in our…

Azienda: HCB Solicitors · Modalità: in sede · Contratto: Full-time

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant in our friendly, well established and approachable Residential Property team.Hours: 9:00 – 5:15 Mon to Fri Responsibilities include:<ul><li>General administrative tasks</li><li>Prepare and submit quotes to clients </li><li>Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents</li><li>Provide client updates and monitor matter progression</li><li>Opening/closing files on the case management system, compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA and CQS regulations</li><li>Experience of Leasehold transactions</li><li>Carry out searches online</li><li>Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies, leases and title plans</li><li>Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications</li><li>Preparing and submitting bills, receipts and payments to the finance team for fee earners</li><li>Occasional reception cover</li></ul>
<ul><li>Preferably previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant</li><li>Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office</li><li>Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)</li><li>Working knowledge of case management software</li><li>Proficiency in English</li><li>Excellent administrative and organisational skills</li><li>Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Basic understanding of the conveyancing process</li></ul>
Pension – The Peoples Partnership, 3% employer and 5% employee contribution which can be increased. Auto enrolled after 3 months but can join sooner if you wish.26 days holiday plus bank holidays.Christmas week closure.Holiday purchase scheme – Purchase 3 extra days per year. (Reviewed annually)Bonus holiday scheme (up to 12 additional days leave a year, for each monthly income target achieved).Annual bonus related to achievement of fee income targets. ( Fee earner only)Hybrid working after successful probation period of 3 months. ( Fee earner only)Online training courses.Cycle to work scheme.Monthly fun events with prizes.Medicash Scheme and EAP (enrolled after a 3 month probation period)