Legal assistant – residential conceyancing

Legal Assistant Residential Conveyancing On site at our Westhoughton office, full time 9:00 to 5:15 An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised legal assistant in our friendly, well established and approachable residential property team. Hours: 9:00 – 5:15 Mon to Fri Attractive salary dependent on experience 25 days holiday + BHs Pension scheme Holiday bonus scheme Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications Firm funded eye tests Responsibilities include: 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 General administrative tasks Prepare and submit quotes to clients and drafting completion statements Check mortgage offers and prepare reports with supervision. Experience of Leasehold transactions To be able to prepare apportionment statements for leasehold properties Carry out searches online Checking and reporting on searches with supervision Working towards checking freehold title and raising enquiries with supervision 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 for this role include: 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 Immediate start Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Schedule: Monday to Friday Experience: Legal Assistant / Secretarial: 1 year (required) Work Location: In person