Legal Assistant Edgbaston, England
Job description
Legal Assistant
Private Residential Property
Edgbaston
Full time, permanent opportunity
Real Living Wage - £20,602.96
Here at Talbots Law, we have been undergoing a rapid period of growth over the last year, with over 100 new starters since January 2022 and we are continuing to grow! We are looking for passionate candidates who can match and support the Talbots values. Being an Employee-owned business means that we believe everyone should benefit from success of the firm and by doing this, every employee is able to see the importance and effects of their work.
At Talbots we constantly advocate for career progression and the professional development of our employees, with 17 trainee solicitors currently enroute to qualify and many more completing other qualifications! With 8 offices based around the West Midlands we are always here to help and ensure we make even the smallest of difference to our client’s lives. Our approach differs to the normal firm, employees ensure that we offer the normal legal services but talk a language people understand, ensuring we establish a long-standing connection to our clients.
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 little to no legal experience and looking to move into the legal sector.
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 search
· 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 profit-share scheme as part of an Employee-owned organisation
· 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 Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,602.96 per year
Benefits:
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Work Location: One location
