ABOUT THE FIRMOur client, a top-tier law firm, is based in the North West with offices in Chester and Liverpool. The team of specialists is recognised for its proactive, client-focused approach, and they pride themselves on a friendly and collaborative working environment. This role is within the Residential Conveyancing department.ABOUT THE ROLEAs a Legal Assistant based in the Liverpool office, you will provide direct support to the Fee Earners within the team, enabling them to operate at optimum efficiency. The role includes reviewing initial documents, checking signatures, completing risk assessments, requesting property searches, raising and replying to enquiries, and corresponding with clients, brokers, estate agents, and solicitors. You will also be responsible for reviewing and reporting on mortgage offers, drafting documents, obtaining proof of funds, placing indemnity insurance, and completing SDLT returns. Additional tasks include scanning correspondence, raising bills, preparing completion statements, and making payments. This role offers a significant chance to gain excellent experience early in your legal career.The salary for this Legal Assistant role in Liverpool is competitive, with additional benefits that reflect the importance of this position within the firm.ABOUT YOUTo excel as a Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant, you should have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, work on your own initiative, and make decisions. Enthusiasm, approachability, and the ability to work as part of a team are essential. You should be able to prioritise effectively, be highly committed, and client-focused. Responsibility for self-development and compliance with relevant training requirements by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and in-house training is also necessary.NEXT STEPS?If this role sounds of interest then please apply through the advert or contact Laura-Kate at Thornton Legal directly on or . Stated PQE and salary levels are for guidance only.Thornton Legal is a specialist legal recruitment agency. We regularly recruit for international, national, Legal 500, regional and boutique law firms across Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, West Yorkshire and the West Midlands. Main locations include Liverpool, Chester, Preston, Manchester, Leeds and Shropshire. At Thornton Legal we work with partners, solicitors, paralegals and legal assistants across a range of practice areas including (but not exclusively) corporate, commercial property, residential property, employment, litigation, private client and family.
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Thornton Legal
Posted 9 days ago, valid for a month
Liverpool, Merseyside L96GB, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Our client, a top-tier law firm in the North West, is seeking a Legal Assistant for their Residential Conveyancing department in Liverpool.
- The role involves supporting Fee Earners by reviewing documents, conducting risk assessments, and corresponding with clients and other parties involved in property transactions.
- Candidates should demonstrate the ability to work under pressure, prioritize effectively, and be client-focused, with a strong commitment to self-development.
- The position requires previous experience in a legal environment, ideally within residential conveyancing, although specific years of experience are not stated.
- The competitive salary for this role reflects its importance within the firm, along with additional benefits.
