Our client has a permanent, full time vacancy for a Legal Assistant to provide efficient support to their Corporate & Commercial Property department.

The Role

File inception including client onboarding and conducting KYC checks, completing compliance requirements

Mange correspondence received and organising into files as needed

Managing diaries and monitoring inboxes for Fee Earners

Taking phone calls

Liaising with clients and other parties in transactions

Manage and create datarooms

Organise external and internal meetings (in-person & virtually)

Invoice preparation

Upkeep aged debts and residual balances

Draft and prepare necessary documents as directed by Fee Earners

Property Searches

Managing post-completion matters

Submit Stamp Duty Returns

Submit Land Registry Applications

Submit Companies House filings

File closures and file and deed storage

Wherever and whenever possible, using best endeavours to promote the firm.

Encourage new clients to the firm.

Requirements

• Understanding of law
• Previous knowledge of Land Registry and Stamp Duty applications
• Knowledge of legal procedures
• Computer skills to include a good working knowledge of the Microsoft Suite
• Adaptability and flexibility
• Organisation and prioritisation
• Professional telephone manner and good people skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent communication, ability to converse with a diverse range of people at all levels
• Honesty, integrity and reliability
• Conscientious and methodical
• Steadiness under pressure
• Proactivity

Due to the large number of responses we receive it is not always possible to respond to every application straight away. Should your skills and experience be a match for this role, or any other vacancy we may have, we will normally contact you within 72 hours of receiving your application. If you wish to apply for further roles please do so.