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Legal Assistant - Commercial Property - Bedford
THIS VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED. TO SUBMIT A SPECULATIVE APPLICATION, PLEASE EMAIL YOUR CV AND A COVERING NOTE TO LINDSAY CARTER - lindsaycarter@hcbgroup.com
HCB Solicitors Limited are currently looking for an experienced Legal Assistant/Secretary to work within the Commercial Property department at our Bedford office.
Responsibilities include:
- Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents, whether face to face, by telephone or by email
- Making detailed attendance notes of all communications
- Opening/closing files including AML checks, keeping files updated with correspondence (electronic and hard copy) and ensuring compliance with SRA regulations, Lexcel and firm procedures
- Administrative support (including photocopying and scanning etc)
- Audio typing
- Filing and general administration work
- Preparing quotes to clients and drafting completion statements
- Assist Fee Earner in preparing report on title, report on mortgage and search report for clients
- Raising enquiries and replying to requisitions
- Carry out searches online
- Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies
- Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications
- Drafting forms such as AP1s and TP1s
- 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/secretary
- 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
Job Details:
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 – 5:15 with a one hour lunch break
- Holiday - 25 days holiday + BHs.
- Monthly holiday bonus scheme (extra days holiday for each monthly income target achieved for region)
- Salary: dependent on experience.
- Training and development opportunities
- This role will be working within a friendly, well established and approachable team.
To apply for the position, please send your CV to Lindsay Carter on lindsaycarter@hcbgroup.com