Cathedral Appointments has a fantastic opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the Real Estate team of a highly reputable law firm in Exeter. The ideal candidate will have some prior legal experience, ideally working within a Property Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant role, and will be looking to build on this experience within a supportive team. This role would not suit someone who is looking for immediate progression as the team wants to find someone who can support the team on a long-term basis.
What will you be doing as a Legal Assistant?
- You will be supporting the Real Estate team with their general administration
- You will deal with Land Registry searches and applications, and SDLT applications
- You will prepare initial confirmation of instruction letters, as well as compiling contract packs
- You will draft simple letters to clients and third parties, and you will also draft simple transfers and stock transfers
- You will deal with file opening, client care, and ID requirements
- You will deal with enquiries from third parties
Skills/Qualifications of Legal Assistant:
- Ideally, you will have experience of working within a law firm environment as a Legal Assistant within Real Estate/Residential Property or as a Conveyancing Assistant
- You will have strong administration skills
- You will be an excellent communicator and confident to speak to colleagues and clients alike
- You will be an enthusiastic team player who is able to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines
The Benefits:
- Discretionary bonus scheme
- Flexible working- mix of home and office working
- The option to buy/sell holiday
- Life assurance
- Private medical insurance
- Free legal services
- Access to a cycle2work scheme.
Recruitment Consultant: Sophia Damshenas.
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