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Legal Assistant - Property

Reed
Posted a day ago, valid for 23 days
Location

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP190FL, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position is for a full-time Legal Assistant in the Property Department located in Buckinghamshire.
  • The salary for this role is circa £30k, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have previous legal experience in residential and/or commercial property.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing documentation for property transactions, managing matter files, and conducting compliance checks.
  • Benefits include 25 days of holiday, a contributory pension scheme, and access to an on-site gym.
Legal Assistant - Property
  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Buckinghamshire
  • Salary: Circa £30k - dependant on experience

Reed Legal are recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our client's Property Department. Previous legal experience in residential and / or commercial property is preferred.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Prepare and typing correspondence, documents, and forms with high accuracy.
  • Manage matter files while ensuring compliance with file management.
  • Handle client correspondence and preparing bills as directed by fee earners through phone, face-to-face and email interactions.
  • Prepare documentation for both commercial and residential property transactions.
  • Utilise tools such as LMS, Lender Exchange, and other lender management tools.
  • Conduct ID verification and anti-money laundering compliance checks.
  • Use the Land Registry portal to obtain documentation and submit registration applications.
  • Prepare Stamp Duty Returns and submit returns using the HMRC portal.
Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications:
  • Experience with case management software like BigHand is preferred but not essential.
  • Organised with strong attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage and meet deadlines effectively.
  • Competent in all MS Office packages.
  • Good document preparation skills.
  • Self-motivated, strong communicator, and able to work independently.
Benefits:
  • 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays).
  • Contributory pension scheme.
  • Access to an on-site gym.
  • Parking permit salary sacrifice scheme.
  • A fun and friendly office environment.

If you would like to be considered for the legal Assistants role and feel you have the right required skills and experience, then please submit your CV online, detailing why you feel you are suitable. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.