Job Description

The role of the Legal Assistant is to provide effective support to our Residential Conveyancing Team.

Main responsibilities:

Client onboarding - providing quotes to prospective new clients and preparing client care documentation Anti-Money Laundering - assisting the compliance department with proof of funds, source of funds, source of wealth and ID checks on clients Dealing with post completion archiving of residential property matters, which includes but is not limited to - ensuring there are no client balances on any files before they are archived; ensuring that notices have been served on freeholders and management companies (as applicable) where the file is leasehold; and on purchase matters, to ensure we have received the Title Information Document from the Land Registry and that it accurately records the client's name and lender's charge (if applicable) Sending completed registrations to the lender/client, via post, LMS and Lender Exchange platforms, and providing updates on registrations to clients and lenders if the application is delayed Assisting with the processing and allocation of post as required Liaising with clients by email and on the telephone, and provide such support in a professional and friendly manner, in-keeping with the Company's standards for client care Dealing with Land Registry, download and upload documents Any administrative duties that may be required such as typing, photocopying, scanning, and undertaking various duties as delegated Assisting other members of the firm with matters that have completed on a case by case basis

Please note:

This is an entry level role, ideal for school/college leavers and recent university graduates as no previous experience is required - full training will be given Only applicants based in or near the London area and able to commute with right to work in the UK will be considered. This role requires the candidate to work in the office - no remote working We do not offer sponsorships, applicants should already be in position to accept a job in the UK Only successful applicants will be contacted due to the large volume of applications
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From 12.21 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

How many years of experience do you have working at a Law Firm? Do you have a Law Degree?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person