LEGAL ASSISTANT - CONVEYANCING

Maze Recruitment Services Limited ,
Blackburn, Lancashire
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000 per annum

Overview

My client is currently seeking for a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary with experience of Residential Property. This is a proactive role and is an excellent opportunity to join an established team based in Blackburn. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR A LEGAL ASSISTANT: Providing support to the Property Lawyers Handling sales, purchases, transfers of equity and re-mortgages Liaising with internal departments confidently Liaising with and updating clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and lawyers in order to actively progress transactions Dealing with exchanges and completions and post-completion matters Be aware of and comply with client and estate agent service level agreements Liaising with clients, 3rd parties and referrers as well as internal teams in a courteous and helpful manner Handling first line client queries Undertaking due diligence and research together with preparing complex reports Attending upon clients for administrative matters Attending meetings for note-taking Routine casework such as arranging conferences, expert meetings, dealing with 3rd party payments Diary management and arranging internal management meetings Preparation of complex documentation, client care letters, terms and conditions and ensuring all templates/precedents are up to date Proactively supporting lawyers in file reviews and liaising with Risk and Compliance on Audit Preparing bills and supporting lawyers in proactively managing WIP and aged debt Assisting with risk and compliance elements associated with casework Ensuring internal procedures are applied and followed relating to each file Assuming the key role within the department to enhance client service, efficiencies and ensuring the smooth running of the overall team Updating external websites and portals on matters, as and when required Dealing with a range of administrative tasks in a proactive manner PERSON SPECIFICATION: Relevant experience gained within a reputable property team as a legal assistant or legal secretary Dealing with a range of administrative tasks in a proactive manner Committed team player with excellent communication and organisation skills You adopt a detail-orientated approach to your work and have the ability to work under pressure You will have experience of working with a case management system Excellent organisational skills and a committed attitude Ability to communicate clearly and accurately to different parties Use of initiative Excellent telephone manner Effective time management skills Proven experience of operating at this level previously Good working knowledge of the relevant area of law Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines CAN COMMUTE FROM - Preston, Lancashire, Southport, Merseyside, Wigan, Blackburn, Bolton, Blackpool, Lytham St Anne’s, Chorley, Burnley, Accrington, Nelson. Clitheroe, KEYWORDS: LEGAL ASSISTANT, LEGAL SECRETARY, LEGAL EXECUTIVES, CONVEYANCING, RESIDENTIAL, PROPERTY, PARALEGAL, SOLICITORS, LEGAL

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