Legal Assistant - Residential Property

HCB Solicitors Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in Bedford is seeking a full-time Residential Conveyancing Assistant. Responsibilities include preparing quotes, managing client queries, updating case progression, and handling leasehold transactions. Candidates should possess advanced computer skills, experience in a legal office, and organisational talents. The role offers stability with a fixed fee model and includes 26 days holiday, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension Scheme

Firm Funded Eye tests

Monthly holiday bonus scheme

Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Preferably previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant.
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office.
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Experience of Leasehold transactions.

Skills

Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)

Excellent administrative and organisational skills

Proficiency in English

Basic understanding of the conveyancing process

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Bedford

We are looking to recruit an full time Residential Conveyancing Assistant to be based at our Bedford office.

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised legal assistant in our friendly, well established and approachable residential property team.

Responsibilities include:

• 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 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
• Hours - Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15with a one hour lunch break (Office Based)
• Attractive salarydependent on experience
• 26days holiday as well as bank holidays
• Pension Scheme
• Firm Funded Eye tests
• Monthly holiday bonus scheme (extra days holiday for each monthly income target achieved for region)
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications

Working on a fixed fee basis means there is no uncertainty as to your outlay.