Job Description
Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing
* Location: Farnham
* Job Type: Full-time
* Salary: £26-£30,000
Join a growing Residential Conveyancing team as a full-time Legal Assistant. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to support experienced solicitors with a diverse caseload, enhancing your skills in a dynamic legal environment.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Provide comprehensive administrative support to solicitors, managing a caseload of Residential Conveyancing matters.
* Handle a full range of administrative duties including managing calls, responding to enquiries, and providing updates to clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors.
* Perform tasks such as opening files, ensuring compliance, drafting contract packs, and managing post-exchange administration including preparing COTS, conducting final searches, lodging SDLT, and AP1.
* Deal with Land Registry requisitions and occasionally handle dictation tasks.
* Maintain high standards of client care, ensuring effective communication and timely updates.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Proven experience in a similar Legal Assistant role within the legal sector, preferably with a focus on Residential Conveyancing.
* Familiarity with Conveyancing processes and procedures.
* Experience with Tikit Partner for Windows is advantageous but not essential.
* Strong client care skills with the enthusiasm to deliver excellent service.
* Proficient in modern IT systems, both audio and copy typing, and diary management.
* Ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage time effectively.
* High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
* Opportunity to work in a supportive and growing team.
* Professional development in a dynamic legal environment.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this Legal Assistant role, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in joining our team.