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Commercial Property Legal Assistant

Law Staff Limited
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 7 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Commercial Property Legal Assistant with a minimum of 1 year of experience in the legal sector at a prestigious Legal 500 firm.
  • The role involves handling client enquiries, managing files, and providing administrative support in a fast-paced environment.
  • Candidates must have a solid understanding of the conveyancing process and strong computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • The firm offers a competitive salary, along with a benefits package that includes target-related bonuses and training opportunities.
  • This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers within a respected legal practice.
Are you a driven Commercial Property Legal Assistant with a minimum of 1 years’ experience in the legal sector, looking for a new challenge with a prestigious Legal 500 firm?This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your outstanding administrative and organisational skills within a respected firm where your contributions will be valued. A solid understanding of the conveyancing process is essential, as well as the ability to manage multiple tasks and excel in a fast-paced environment.The Firm:Our esteemed Legal 500 client is a full-service practice with a nationwide presence recognised for providing high quality legal advice to private and commercial clients. With client care at their core, the Firm comprises specialists with diverse expertise, drawn from top-tier UK firms, ensuring clients receive the highest quality advice. Understanding the intricacies of business, with many team members boasting hands-on experience in multi-million-pound companies, providing invaluable foresight and risk management skills.What will be expected from you?
  • Handling enquiries from clients, solicitors, lenders, and estate agents, whether in person, by phone, or via email.
  • Creating detailed attendance notes for all forms of communication.
  • Opening and closing files, conducting AML checks, maintaining file updates with correspondence (both electronic and paper), and ensuring adherence to SRA regulations, Lexcel, and firm policies.
  • Providing administrative support, including photocopying, scanning, and related tasks.
  • Typing audio recordings.
  • Managing filing and general administrative duties.
  • Preparing client quotes and drafting completion statements.
  • Assisting the Fee Earner in preparing the report on title, mortgage report, and search report for clients.
  • Raising inquiries and responding to requisitions.
  • Performing online searches.
  • Using the Land Registry portal for submitting registrations, responding to requisitions, and ordering official copies.
  • Calculating and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax applications.
  • Drafting forms such as AP1s and TP1s.
  • Preparing and submitting bills, receipts, and payments to the finance team on behalf of fee earners.
Is this the position for you?  
  • A solid understanding of the daily functions of a legal office
  • Strong computer skills, particularly in Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Familiarity with case management software
  • Proficiency in English language
  • Keen attention to detail
In return for your hard work and dedication the Firm offer a competitive benefits package to include, target related bonuses, training and development opportunities along with many other impressive incentives!Vacancy Reference number: 36797PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL (INCLUDING SPAM FOLDER) FOR CONFIRMATION YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED.In accordance with https://uksi/2003/3319/regulation/19/made

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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.