Legal Assistant

at  Elite Touch Group

Elite Touch Group are excited to be working with their well-established client who are seeking a Legal Assistant to join their Residential Property team, based at their Emsworth office.

KEY SKILLS

· Organised and able to manage own work allocation.
· Flexible and able to prioritise a changing to do list.
· Detail oriented and accurate.
· Trustworthy and reliable.
· Able to maintain client confidentiality.
· Able to work in a team.
· Articulate and a good communicator.
· Not afraid to ask questions.
· Knows when to ask for help when dealing with client/agent enquiries.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

To provide support to the Residential Property team by providing competent and efficient conveyancing support for the daily running of a busy department.

DUTIES TO INCLUDE:

· Preparing and sending out quotes.
· Following up on quotes to convert/obtain feedback.
· Opening new files.
· Preparing and sending out contract packs on sales (under supervision).
· Preparing completion statements (following training).
· Completing SDLT returns through case management software (following training).
· Dealing with registration at HMLR (following training).
· Reviewing completed registration title documents.
· Reporting to clients and lenders following completion of registration.
· Update clients, estate agents and other solicitors on the progress of transactions.
· Tie up incoming post with client files, liaise with fee earner as to required tasks, deal with queries, agree action etc.
· Any other duties which may from time to time be reasonably requeste