Benefits: Company Pension Scheme, Hybrid Working (upon completion of training and probationary period), Wellness Packages, Life Insurance Scheme, Generous Holiday Package, Free Office Parking, and a Great Team Environment!
The Opportunity: We are excited to welcome a Residential Property Legal Assistant to our growing team at our Sutton Weaver Office. In this role, you will collaborate with a dynamic team, assisting on a diverse range of residential property matters, including commissioning pre-exchange searches, requesting documentation form the land registry, preparing and drafting correspondence and documents and liaising with clients both in person and on the telephone / email. More expansive details of the role can be seen below:

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for:

• Opening new files and issue new clients with Client Care Letters, Terms and Conditions etc.
• Complying with the requirements of the Lexcel and Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditation and the protocols contained within.
• Preparing correspondence and documents through audio typing and word processing.
• Drafting documents and/or track changes in documents which have previously been drafted.
• Commissioning pre-exchange searches, obtaining Legal Indemnity Policies and requesting documentation from the Land Registry.
• Arranging for all copying to be carried out and if Reception are not able to do so undertake the task in person.
• Making appointments, arrange meetings and to maintain an up-to-date diary for their Solicitor / Fee Earner.
• Attending to clients both in person and on the telephone and to provide such support in a professional and friendly manner in keeping with the firm’s standards for client care.
• Accurately preparing all invoices and completion statements for submission to the Accounts Department and sending to clients.
• Correctly recording all funds that are remitted and received by completing blue slips and set files up for completion.
• Preparing mail and enclosures for posting.
• Keeping the Practice Management System and all file inlay sheets up-to-date throughout the course of the transaction.
• Administering filing. This will include daily filing and also the archiving, storage and retrieval of client files in accordance with the detailed procedures contained in the Office Manual.
• Providing support to other assistants as and when required.
• Providing guidance to Reception and temporary assistants when required to do so.
• Undertaking any specific training when required to do so and overall to have a responsibility towards self-development.
• Ensuring confidentiality of all the firms and clients documentation and information.
• Complying with the Solicitor’s Accounts Rules and the Rules on the Professional Conduct of Solicitors or other professional body (if applicable)

TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

• Proficiency in IT and typing skills.
• Exceptional communication abilities, both written and verbal.
• Prior experience as a Legal Assistant in Conveyancing is preferable, or in a similar professional office setting.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: £10.00-£13.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Transport links
• Work from home

Education:

• A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Runcorn WA7 3L