Legal Assistant Louth, England
Job description
Our thriving Real Estate practice area is seeking to enhance the current team in our Louth-based Wolds office with the addition of a Legal Assistant. This role is an excellent opportunity to work for and contribute to the ongoing growth of a firm that drives a positive culture of support.
You will have previous administrative experience, with an ability to work proactively, independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Your consistently strong delivery will be an integral part of the ongoing success of the department.
As part of the role, your main duties will include:
- attending to file opening and closure procedures
- using Land Registry Direct to identify and download documents
- preparing search requests and chasing up search results
- obtaining and putting in place insurance
- preparing draft completion statements
- preparing and submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax forms
- preparing and submitting Land Registry applications
- attending to post completion work including registration work and dealing with any Land Registry requisitions
- dealing with queries over the phone
- managing deeds used within the team, liaising with archiving and assisting with the release of deeds to clients
- submitting client maintenance reports to ensure good financial hygiene
We want to talk to people who have excellent communication skills as well as a keen eye for detail. You must be fully conversant with Microsoft packages and will have previous experience of delivering excellent internal and external customer service coupled with demonstrable experience of administration in a busy team.
As well as rewarding work and a healthy work life balance, you will also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Competitive pension options with matched contributions of 5%
- Private Health Insurance
- Healthcare cash plan for you and dependents with the option to purchase cover for an additional adult
- Life Assurance
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Extensive well-being programme
Wilkin Chapman is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their ethnicity, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religious practice or any other perceived differences. We are an armed forces friendly employer.
Our Values
All that we do is shaped by our five values: Service, Teamwork, Approachability, Innovation and Commitment to achieving results. These values are the bedrock of Wilkin Chapman, they define who and what we are - they underpin everything that we do.
If you have any queries regarding this position, please contact [email protected].
