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Legal Assistant

Private Residential Property

Edgbaston

Full time, permanent opportunity

£20,609.96 Per Annum

Talbots are currently undergoing a rapid period of growth. We are looking for a candidate who will support this exciting journey.

Talbots Law are looking for a Legal Assistant to work as part of the Private Residential Property team. This role is perfect for those with administrative experience in the legal sector and looking to add to their experience.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

· Answer the phone and deal proactively with a wide range of queries which include, introductory calls to clients and agents as well as updates and follow ups using both telephone and email

· Collect post and DX from reception and distribute to Conveyancers, scan and allocate unclaimed daily post and DX to Conveyancers and at the end of the day taking the daily post.

· To undertake file opening procedures in an accurate and timely manner

· To provide, produce and email quotes from the system, taking initial card payments and prepare posting slips

· Scan ID to SOS and carry out the AML searched

· Find a lawyer check

· Deal with memorandums of sale

· Obtain and check official copy entries (freehold and leasehold where appropriate)

· Keep TM secure through updating and manually adding files and close files on TM and SOS

· To undertake post completion procedures if required

· Ensure compliance with SRA and Lexcel

The Person:

The successful candidate will be passionate about giving outstanding client care to both clients and refers. As well as hold excellent administrative, planning, and organisational skills allowing them to support the team. The candidate will have knowledge on how to use case management systems, land registry portal and online conveyancing software.

The Opportunity.

We offer a market-leading benefits package for the region:

· 25 days annual leave + UK Bank Holidays + 2 x Ex-gratia days

· Talbots bonus scheme

· Company pension scheme

· Group Life Insurance

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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Talbots is an equal opportunities employer and we believe all employees should be treated fairly and equitably. The Company is committed to eliminating discrimination and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace including within our Policies and Procedures, and the areas in which it should have influence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £20,606.96 per year

Benefits:

• Life insurance

Flexible Language Requirement:

• English not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Work Location: One location