A highly successful and progressive Law firm has an exciting opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join their Residential Development team.

The focus of the role will be to provide high-level organisational and dedicated administrative support to clients.

This varied and busy role will support a dynamic and fast-paced team. You will be:

• opening new files via a case management system and preparing conveyancing paperwork
• scanning in all incoming post to the case management file
• producing standard completion letters where applicable
• receiving the file from the executives within the department before completion to set the matter up to complete
• preparing draft bills in readiness for completion
• dealing with the registration of the properties at the Land Registry, either electronically or manually, through the DX system of all applications for registration including dealing with any requisitions arising
• taking queries from clients following completion
• dealing with any necessary notices that need to be given to any third parties such as landlords
• keeping a strict diary note of deadlines and timescales whilst in control of the file
• checking the registrations on their return from HM Land Registry
• sending copies of the deeds to the clients on completion
• dealing with any client balances on the file to go to the clients
• checking files and finalising the file for closure
• assisting with admin support, when required
• managing overflow/general enquiries from clients and agents
• dealing with client requests for stored deeds

Applicants MUST have previous Legal Experience within Real Estate/Plot sales/Residential conveyancing.

Katie Bard is acting as an agency and is an equal opportunities employer

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