Legal Assistant – Residential Conveyancing Hornchurch Salary dependent on experience Our well-established client is currently recruiting for a Team Assistant within their Residential Property Team in Hornchurch. They are looking for someone with confidence in managing busy diaries and digital dictation. Previous experience in Residential Property/Conveyancing work is essential. Our Team Assistants liaise with clients and management at all levels and need to be proactive in their prioritisation, initiative and multi-tasking. Amongst your day-to-day duties, you will: · Carry out all necessary conflict, money laundering and ID checks · Undertake a range of admin duties including data entry, completion of forms, managing diaries and travel, expenses, research, drafting of documentation, booking of events, meeting preparation and more · Liaise with other areas of the business such as accounts/marketing teams · Provide Audio typing (BigHand) and copy typing as required · Liaise with clients and third parties as instructed by Lawyers · Attend to clients, delivering documentation as/when required · Provide reception cover when needed · Deal with new business enquiries, follow up enquiries and provide accurate record keeping. It’s extremely important that you are motivated and can demonstrate a “can do” approach. You’ll need the ability to work well under pressure, be flexible, proactive, take ownership of issues and offer solutions. Key Skills and Competencies: · Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Packages. · Knowledge of P4W (Partners for Windows) desirable. · Good working knowledge of third-party applications where appropriate e.g. Land Registry, BigHand, Oyez etc. · Motivated attitude demonstrating a “can do” approach. · Ability to work under pressure and be flexible. · Be proactive, take ownership of issues and offer solutions. · Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail. · Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. · Considerate Team player who is able to work on own initiative. In return, you’ll be offered: · Private health insurance with the opportunity to add dependants · Death in service benefit of x2 annual salary · 3% matching pension contributions · 25 days’ annual leave · Parking · Birthday leave · Compassionate leave · Discounted legal services for you and your family and friends · Discounted financial advice services · Eye care – contribution to test and glasses · Social events throughout the year