Service Care Legal are currently working on behalf of a local authority in the Hertfordshire area who are seeking a Property Legal Assistant to join their team. Please see below further details about this role.
ROLE: Property Legal Assistant
LOCATION: Hertfordshire
RATE: £24ph umbrella / £21.49ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £19.17ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
CONTRACT: 3-month ongoing contract, 37 hours per week
Please note that this role would predominantly be office-based, with possibility of home working available once settled in.
The Role
Supporting the delivery of property-related legal services, ensuring best use of the Council’s property assets
Assisting with commercial and residential conveyancing, including Right to Buy matters
Drafting legally binding documents, correspondence and completion statements
Identifying and escalating legal irregularities or potential fraudulent activity
The Person
A law-related qualification (LPC / LLM / LLB) as well as legal work experience are essential
Strong working knowledge of property and land law, including Housing Acts, Landlord & Tenant legislation, and relevant case law
Previous experience providing technical advice on conveyancing and complex property matters
If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on (phone number removed), or email (url removed). We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250