At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in conveyancing processes and provide excellent client support.
- Company: Boutique legal firm in Wantage with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, office-based role, and a friendly work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in the legal field.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a difference in clients' property journeys.
- Qualifications: Experience in legal assistance and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 26000 - 32000 £ per year.
Berry Recruitment are NOW hiring for a committed and experienced Legal Assistant - Conveyancing to work for a boutique Legal firm in Wantage.
Salary: £26,000 - £32,000 per annum (Depending on experience)
Location: Wantage, Oxfordshire
Hours: Office based. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
Key Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant - Conveyancing:
- Ordering property searches.
- Dealing with ID/AML procedures and requirements.
- Working directly with clients to ensure a seamless service.
- Drafting contract packs and client care letters.
- Assisting the clients, developers, and brokers with any queries either by telephone or email.
- Sending standard correspondence to clients.
- Drafting Stamp Duty Land Tax form in preparation for report to client.
- Write to clients and solicitors confirming exchange.
- Obtain OS2 and Bankruptcy searches and downloading the search results onto case file and lender portals.
- Obtain closing statements from clients and order ISA/LISA funds.
- Order redemption statements from lenders on sales.
- On completion ensure submission and payment of SDLT is made to HMRC.
- Arranging completion letters to client and solicitors, sending deeds etc on sales to solicitors.
We think you need these skills to ace Legal Assistant - Conveyancing
Property Searches
ID/AML Procedures
Client Communication
Drafting Contract Packs
Client Care Letters
Telephone and Email Correspondence
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Preparation
