Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Cardiff

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant to join our busy and approachable residential property team based at our Cardiff Office at Cardiff Gate Business Park.

Previous experience is a legal assistant role is preferable , but not essential as full training will be provided.

Competitive salary dependent on experience
25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
Pension scheme
Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)
Parking (on a first come first served basis)
Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications
Cycle to work scheme
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.
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: