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Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Bristol

THIS VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED. TO SUBMIT A SPECULATIVE APPLICATION, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV AND A COVERING NOTE TO OUR HR DEPARTMENT - hr@hcbgroup.com

 

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant to join our building residential property team based at our Bristol Office.

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:

  • Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills
  • Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail
     

Please email your CV to Sarah Carter-Barford - sarahcarterbarford@hcbgroup.com