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Lightfoots Solicitors has been at the heart of the community in Thame for 170 years. With five offices across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, Lightfoots is proud of its unrivalled reputation of excellence for all of our services.
We looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join our award winning Lender Finance / Bridging team. You will be responsible for working within a team or experienced Solicitors and Licensed Conveyancers managing a caseload of bridging, buy to let mortgages for our lender clients.
This role is a hybrid role and two days can be worked remotely following a successful probation period.
Responsibilities
* Managing case files to a high standard
* Advising and communicating with clients to ensure they are up to date on their matter
* Time recording and meeting all compliance requirements
* Conduct legal research
* Handling completion monies
* Preparing invoices and ensuring all fees are accounted for prior to completion
* Reporting on title upon completion
* Dealing with post-completion work, such as redemptions, consent to lease, s106 approval and so forth
Qualifications
* We will consider experience conveyancers without a current formal qualification with an aspiration to qualify as a Property Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer.
* Minimum 3 years experience in similar role as a conveyancing assistant
Key Skills
* Excellent Knowledge of conveyancing is essential
* Solid written and verbal communication skills are needed
* Ability to be proactive and handle a busy workload
* Ability to perform well under pressure and work to tight deadlines
* Ability to handle a fast-paced working environment
Why work for Lightfoots Solicitors?
Our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to provide a culture where you can thrive and enjoy a fantastic career. Our benefits package has been built around what our people value the most;
Money Matters
* Competitive industry salary - with annual salary reviews & bonus scheme
* Enhanced pension contributions - with qualifying service
* Discounted legal fees - discounted conveyancing & wills for you and your family
* Personal financial advice - helping you achieve your financial goals
* Discounts - from a wide range of retailers
* Employee Referral Scheme - up to £1000 bonus
Mind, Body & Soul Matters
* Enhanced holiday allowance - which increases with service
* Private Health Insurance - with Bupa (with qualifying service)
* Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents, such as optical & dental
* 24/7 Virtual GP Access - help & support available for when you need it
* Company Sick Pay - with the option to use this for caring for a dependant
* Free flu jabs- onsite annual flu vaccinations
* Discounted Gym Memberships - as well as discounts for other health related retailers
* Free fruit in all offices - fresh fruit delivered to the office each week
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 access to counselling and support
* Mental health first aiders - we have nine qualified Mental Health First Aiders across the firm providing confidential support
* Wellbeing events - held throughout the year, from stress resilience workshops to wellbeing breakfasts and lunchtime walks
* Paid volunteer days - to volunteer for a charity of your choice
* Events - firm organised events throughout the year including quarterly socials, breakfast briefings, book club, Christmas party & lots more.
* Committees - we have active Social ,Charity, Wellbeing and ESG committees.
Family Matters
* Enhanced family leave - enhanced pay for Maternity, Adoption, Paternity & Shared Parental leave
* Flexible working - our Flexible working policy helps with your work life balance
* Flexible sickness entitlement - the option to use your own sickness entitlement if a dependent is unwell and needs care
* Healthcare Cash Plan - money back for everyday health expenses, for you and your dependents
Career Matters
* Learning & Development - access to hundreds of webinars and training courses
* Paid study leave - with sponsored training opportunities
* Long Service Awards - we celebrate & reward our long standing colleagues
* Lightfoots Core Values Award - Rewarding colleagues who have demonstrated our core values
Apply
If you think this role is perfect for you (or nearly perfect, we would still like to hear from you) please apply or if you would simply like to find out more you can contact our recruitment team on recruitment@lightfoots.co.uk.
As a Disability Confident employer, we promote diversity and provide equal opportunities for all individuals. We prioritise inclusivity and ensure we have a supportive and accessible workplace for those with disabilities. If you require any adjustments to be able to attend an interview please do let us know.
Recruitment decisions are made on fair and objective criteria.
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