Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Lye and Wollescote, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Your Future At Higgs

Job title



Legal Assistant

Department



Property

Our Purpose



To forge long-term relationships that have a positive impact on our people, our clients, our business partners, and our community.

Our Commitment to Our People



We do not think there is a magic formula to the Higgs culture. The key is to listen to and respect our people. If we take care of our people and our people take care of our clients, then everything we want as a firm will take care of itself. We are friendly and open to new ideas.

Our Core Values



Higgs core values are "CLEAR" - Care, Legacy, Excellence, Authenticity, Relationships

Role Purpose



As a Legal Assistant you will be working in a demanding environment where your quick thinking, strong work ethic, attention to detail and accuracy are vital attributes. The Residential Property department is a busy team and is looking for a Legal Assistant to provide administrative support. You will need to develop a broad understanding of legal matters, client requests and the demands of your team.

We aspire to deliver technically superior service. We will ensure that our people have the knowledge and skills to achieve at the highest level.

Key Responsibilities



In line with policies and procedures key responsibilities include:

Opening new matter files and managing initial client ID checks (as appropriate for non-fee earner tasks)

Client care letters

Logging information onto new CMS

Requesting redemption figures

Issuing contract packs

Ordering searches

Giving general updates

General drafting (e.g. transfer deeds, notice of assignment, search and mortgage reports etc)

General administrative duties

Correspondence including exchange and completion letters

Pre-completion searches

Drafting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) forms

Setting up completions

Assisting with post completion including Land Registry applications and notices to landlord

Person Specification



Personal effectiveness and self-management

Good communication skills with colleagues, clients and third parties

Excellent organisational and team skills

Good attention to detail

Flexible and dependable, able to take the initiative

Able to remain calm under pressure and work to tight deadlines

Conscientious, approachable and enthusiastic

Able to quickly build confidence, respect and trust with others

Previous experience in residential conveyancing experience is essential.

Technical Knowledge



Proficient use of Microsoft Packages (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)

What You Need to Know



Higgs offers hybrid working wherever possible. Our Higgs' Best FIT (flexible, inclusive, together) principles are designed to ensure that people can complete their best work from the most appropriate location. If you are looking to work flexibly then let us know and we will do what we can to accommodate your request.

We encourage a 'dress for your diary' approach which means dressing in a manner appropriate for your schedule or the specific appointments you have on any given day.

Equal Opportunities



As charter signatories to The Law Society's Diversity and Inclusion Charter, Higgs are committed to developing a diverse business by engaging with the widest pool of talent. We recognise this is an ongoing journey and regularly monitor our figures which can be viewed here.

People Driven. Legal Excellence.



We are not engaging or utilising recruitment agencies for this vacancy, and we kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding this role



Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Application question(s):

Previous experience in residential conveyancing experience is essential for this role. Do you have previous experience working in residential conveyancing?
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in West Midlands, DY5 1LX

Reference ID: N036

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3271384
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Lye and Wollescote, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned