Job Description
Reed is partnering with a large legal practice in Brighouse who are looking to recruit a Legal Assistant. This role is ideal for someone who is client-focused and prides themselves on delivering a professional, helpful, and friendly service. The position involves working with both residential and new build property teams.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Open new files and input new instructions onto the Case Management system, producing relevant letters and documents
* Update the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses
* Issue contracts on sale files and assist in dealing with replies to enquiries
* Order searches and handle exchanges and related paperwork
* Set up completions and issue Mortgage reports to clients
* Manage incoming post and handle telephone enquiries where possible
* Perform general office tasks such as filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post, and archiving
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Good keyboard skills with the ability to work accurately
* Literate and numerate with a customer-friendly and effective approach to enquiries
* Experience in conveyancing, specifically sales and purchase, is essential
* Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and meet tight deadlines
* A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the capability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team
Benefits:
* Profit sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year), subject to 12+ months employment at the end of the calendar year.
* Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time employees).
* Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% Employer contributions (6% for Partners).
* Death in Service Life Assurance (3 times salary).
* Private Health Insurance after 1 year’s employment.
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years’ employment.
* 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support health & wellbeing, including free counselling.
* Paycare Health Cash Plan for optical, dental, and other health expenses.
* Discounted bus travel and payroll giving scheme for tax-free charitable donations.
* £1,000.00 finder’s fee for new employee recruitment referrals.
* Professional membership/subscription support.
* Interest-free loan for annual train or bus pass.
* Free conveyancing on your main residential property and a free will after 1 year’s employment.
* Regular social events including summer BBQ and a Christmas party.
* Annual business briefing for the whole firm.