- General administrative tasks
- Prepare and submit quotes to clients
- Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents
- Provide client updates and monitor matter progression
- Opening/closing files on the case management system, compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA and CQS regulations
- Experience of Leasehold transactions
- Carry out searches online
- Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies, leases and title plans
- Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications
- Preparing and submitting bills, receipts and payments to the finance team for fee earners
- Occasional reception cover
Requirements
- Preferably previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant
- Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
- Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
- Working knowledge of case management software
- Proficiency in English
- Excellent administrative and organisational skills
- Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail
- Basic understanding of the conveyancing process
Benefits
- Pension – The Peoples Partnership, 3% employer and 5% employee contribution which can be increased. Auto enrolled after 3 months but can join sooner if you wish.
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Christmas week closure.
- Holiday purchase scheme – Purchase 3 extra days per year. (Reviewed annually)
- Bonus holiday scheme (up to 12 additional days leave a year, for each monthly income target achieved).
- Annual bonus related to achievement of fee income targets. ( Fee earner only)
- Hybrid working after successful probation period of 3 months. ( Fee earner only)
- Online training courses.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Monthly fun events with prizes.
- Medicash Scheme and EAP (enrolled after a 3 month probation period)
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Residential Property Legal Assistant in Wigan employer: HCB Solicitors Limited
HCB Solicitors Limited is an excellent employer for Family Care Solicitors, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With a comprehensive benefits package and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, employees can achieve a healthy work-life balance while managing a rewarding caseload in Bedfordshire. The firm values advocacy and expertise, providing ample opportunities for career development in a collaborative environment.
