<div><h3>Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Redditch</h3><p>An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant in our friendly, well established and approachable Residential Property team.</p><p><b>Responsibilities include:</b></p><ul><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><p><b>Requirements for this role include:</b></p><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><p><b>Details:</b></p><ul><li>Hours: Monday to Friday - 9:00 to 17:15 (on site)</li><li>Attractive salary dependent on experience</li><li>26 days holiday + BHs</li><li>Comprehensive training and development opportunities<br/>Holiday bonus scheme</li></ul><p>Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.</p></div>