A well-established law firm located just a short walk from the beach is currently seeking a Residential Property Assistant to join its busy and friendly team. This position is ideal for a proactive and organised individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced legal environment and is looking to progress their career in residential conveyancing.
The firm is ideally looking to recruit for a full-time role; however, part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate.
Benefits
- Annual leave – 4 weeks (20 days) paid annual leave. Entitlement increases after 5 years of continuous service.
- Pension Scheme – Automatic enrolment into the company pension scheme in line with statutory requirements.
- Staff outings approximately 3 times per year a chance to relax and socialise as a team.
The Residential Property Assistant will support the property team in the smooth progression of files from instruction through to completion. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a supportive firm that values development and career progression.
Job Description
The Residential Property Assistant supports the fee earner in managing residential conveyancing transactions.
- Handles administrative and legal support for sales, purchases, and re-mortgages of leasehold and freehold properties.
- The Residential Property Assistant uses initiative and self-management to progress files within their role and responsibility.
- Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
- Communicates with clients, estate agents, and solicitors in person, over the phone, or via email.
- Ensures effective file management and accurate documentation.
- Attends to clients, taking instructions and resolving queries promptly and professionally.
- Uses case management software to prepare legal correspondence and documents.
- Builds and maintains strong relationships with clients and introducers.
- Manages workload independently while maintaining quality and productivity standards.
- Prepares and dispatches outgoing mail and legal paperwork.
- Returns telephone calls within 2 hours or before close of business.
- Takes proactive steps to progress files within the limits of the Residential Property Assistant role.
- Follows all firm policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Ensures excellent client and introducer service at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Link post with the correct client file.
- Scan and digitally record all incoming mail.
- Log all phone calls and emails on the system.
- Verify client identification in line with anti-money laundering procedures.
- Return client phone calls within required timeframe.
- Produce contract documentation following firm protocols.
- Order searches and manage incoming results.
- Handle exchange of contracts and related correspondence.
- Set up files for completion and manage the completion process.
- Manage all post-completion tasks and file closure activities.
