Part Time - Legal Assistant - Residential Property - Tunbridge Wells

An exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant in our friendly, well established and approachable Residential Property team.

Responsibilities include:

• General administrative tasks
• Prepare and submit quotes to clients 
• Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents
• Provide client updates and monitor matter progression
• Opening/closing files on the case management system, compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA and CQS regulations
• Experience of Leasehold transactions
• Carry out searches online
• Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies, leases and title plans
• Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications
• Preparing and submitting bills, receipts and payments to the finance team for fee earners
• Occasional reception cover

Requirements for this role include:

• Preferably previous work experience as a Conveyancing Assistant
• Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
• Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
• Working knowledge of case management software
• Proficiency in English
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic understanding of the conveyancing process

Details

• Immediate start available
• Hours: 9:00 – 5:15 part time 2 days per week
• On site at our Tunbridge Wells office 
• Attractive salary dependent on experience
• 26 days holiday + BHs
• Pension scheme
• Holiday bonus scheme
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Firm funded eye tests

To apply for this position, please email your CV to Lisa Syrett - LisaSyrett@hcbgroup.pro