Legal Assistant
6 months ago
**Job Description : Legal Assistant**
This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal assistant to join our Conveyancing Department.
We are a people focused business looking for those who want to develop individually whilst taking part in helping the company to develop and evolve, somebody who wants to make a difference
Our ethos is to create an interesting, vibrant and engaging place for people to work, along with a friendly, fun social aspect as well.
We believe in giving people the opportunity to progress and would love to help your career grow
**You will experience**:
- A competitive salary
- Rewards for your efforts
- A team environment
- Continuous professional development
- An environment where your opinion counts
**Key Tasks & Responsibilities**:
- Opening, logging and distribution of DX and Royal Mail post
- General admin duties
- Liaising with various conveyancing team members
- Obtaining copy title documents
- Dealing with searches
- Good communication skills and demonstrate an appreciation for managing stakeholders’ expectations
- Be prepared to be challenged with a target for undertaking tasks
- Demonstrate an ability to briefly and generally explain the difference between Freehold and Leasehold
- Understand the importance of lender requirements under the CML for each lender and the need to be organized
- Understand the importance of tasks to be able to priorities them such as sending out Draft Contracts, requesting redemption statements, Management Packs and checking documents completed by our clients are correct on a sale.
- Have a brief understanding of what is required on a basic freehold purchase, where to find things on a copy of a title and what the importance of the entries are.
- What enquiries need to be raised as a result of the entries.
- What searches should be undertaken and what they would reveal.
- A basic grasp of Land Law to understand how new build works and also exposure to Help to Buy funded purchases would be very useful.
- Preparing contract packs; providing regular updates to clients and introducers
- Helping to progress matters from instruction to completion
- Responding to clients, introducers and others contacting the company
- Dealing with Clients both over the phone and face to face.
- Such other tasks as requested from time to time to help the general work of the company
Have an understanding of registering the property at land registry and carrying out all the post completion checks before closing the file.
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £22,500.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
**Education**:
- Certificate of Higher Education (required)
**Experience**:
- administration or customer service: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
-
Private Client
7 months ago
York, United Kingdom Clayton Legal Full timeI am currently working with a well-established friendly law firm based in one of the most sought-after locations in York’s city centre. They are looking for a keen motivated individual to join their busy team. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong organisational skills - Good IT knowledge You will be assisting legal advisors and...
-
Secretary - Legal
6 months ago
York, United Kingdom Stephenson Jones Legal Recruitment Full timeNEW ROLE - READY FOR A NEW CHALLENGE? LEGAL SECRETARY/PERSONAL ASSISTANT COMMERCIAL/CORPORATE REF 007/24 Stephenson Jones Legal Recruitment specialise is the supply of Legal Secretarial staff and have done so since 1990. Highly established and reputable firm seeks fully experienced legal secretary to join their friendly team based in the York area. This...
-
Legal Assistant
6 months ago
York, United Kingdom RG Law Full time**Job Description : Legal Assistant** This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal assistant to join our Conveyancing Department. We are a people focused business looking for those who want to develop individually whilst taking part in helping the company to develop and evolve, somebody who wants to make a difference! Our ethos is to create an interesting,...
-
Conveyancing Assistant
6 months ago
York, United Kingdom Stephenson Jones Legal Recruitment Full timeOur client is one of the most affluent and successful firms in the area. They are seeking ean Assistant Conveyancer to join the Legal Team within their conveyancing dept. **The role will include**: - Assisting the legal team with all aspects of plot work to include (but not limited to) reservations, engrossments, filing, exchanges, title checks,...
-
Legal Assistant
6 months ago
York, United Kingdom RG Law Full time**Job Description : Legal Assistant (Experienced)** This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal assistant to join our Conveyancing Department. We are ideally looking for someone with a minimum for 12 months conveyancing Experience. We are a people focused business looking for those who want to develop individually whilst taking part in helping the company...
-
Legal Secretary
8 months ago
York, United Kingdom Connectment Full time**Job Title: Legal Administrative Assistant** **Location: York** **Salary: Competitive, Depending on Experience** *** A well-established solicitor firm in York, dedicated to delivering exceptional legal services, is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Legal Administrative Assistant to join their team. **Job Overview**: **Responsibilities**: -...
-
Legal Secretary
6 months ago
York, United Kingdom Fusion Resources Ltd Full timeFusion resources are looking for a legal assistant to join a law firm in York, who have an unmatched reputation, amazing benefits and are a joy to work with. As a Legal admin - private client you will be responsible for providing full support to the solicitor as required, you must have strong administrative and organisational skills for this role. If you...
-
Office Assistant
6 months ago
York, United Kingdom Stephenson Jones Legal Recruitment Full timeOur client is a leading law firm based in the York region. They are now seeking an office assistant to support their growing team. This is a superb opportunity to join a superb firm offering excellent prospects and advancement. Your duties will include: Typing Covering Reception Filing and archiving Post and collecting DX Making...
-
In-house Legal Counsel
3 months ago
York, United Kingdom COWI Full timeIn-House Legal Counsel Glasgow / London / Derby / Bristol / York Permanent Office/Home Hybrid Working Do you want to be a part of a Global Legal team? Can you provide succinct, practical and commercially minded legal advice? Are you an English Law qualified Solicitor with experience of infrastructure and/or energy projects? Then, this could...
-
Risk & Compliance/client Services Officer
7 months ago
York, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full timeBCL Legal are delighted to be working on this rare opportunity to join this Popular Regional Law Firm as a Risk & Compliance /Client Services Officer based in York. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to bolster their Risk and Regulatory Team with an additional Compliance Officer. With significant changes affecting the legal profession, this firm...
-
York, York City, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full timeAbout the Role: G2 Legal Limited is seeking an experienced Commercial Litigator to join its successful Dispute Resolution team in Clifton Moor, York. This exciting opportunity offers a chance to manage a varied and high-quality caseload, providing legal advice and assistance on a wide range of Commercial and Private Client Disputes.
-
High-Value Dispute Resolution Attorney
4 days ago
New York, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full timeDispute Resolution Paralegal/Legal AssistantBCL Legal is seeking a highly skilled Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join its international dispute resolution practice. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years' experience in high-value, complex disputes.Job Summary:This role involves managing case files, corresponding with clients and opposing counsel, and ensuring...
-
Commercial Litigation Specialist
4 days ago
New York, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full timeSenior Paralegal/Legal AssistantA leading international dispute resolution practice seeks an experienced Senior Paralegal/Legal Assistant with 5+ years' experience in high-value, complex disputes.Key Responsibilities:Case Management: Organize case files, manage correspondence, and ensure procedural compliance across matters.Document Review: Collaborate with...
-
Employment Law Specialist
3 weeks ago
York, York City, United Kingdom eNL Legal Recruitment Full timeWe are seeking an experienced Employment Law Specialist to join our team at eNL Legal Recruitment.About the Role:In this position, you will work closely with a Senior Solicitor, handling a high-quality caseload covering key Employment Law matters.Key Responsibilities:Handling contracts of employmentAdvising on discrimination claims and disciplinary...
-
High-Value Disputes Advisor
23 hours ago
New York, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full timeParalegal PositionBCL Legal's dispute resolution team requires an experienced Paralegal/Legal Assistant to handle high-value, complex disputes. The successful candidate will possess exceptional organizational skills, strong communication abilities, and the capacity to work under pressure.The estimated annual salary for this position is approximately $100,000...
-
Dispute Resolution Legal Adviser
6 months ago
York, United Kingdom Crombie Wilkinson Full timeLocation: York Department: Dispute Resolution Reports to: Head of Department/Directors Hours of Work: Full time Competency Band: Band 3 Role Summary Legal Adviser is responsible for providing advice and assistance to the firm’s clients in accordance with the plans and targets of the Dispute Resolution department and the firm. They contribute to the...
-
Clinical Negligence Solicitor
3 months ago
York, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full timeIf career progression is important to you, this is a Clinical Negligence Solicitor opportunity based in York is not to be missed. This firm is passionate about career progression and job fulfilment and is one of the top 50 fastest-growing companies in Yorkshire. Applications are welcomed from qualified solicitors, trainee solicitors, legal executives, or...
-
Litigation Solicitor
6 days ago
York, United Kingdom G2 Legal Limited Full timeLitigation and Dispute Resolution Solicitor. The firm I am working with is a well-established and highly regarded law firm based in York, which is looking to recruit an experienced Litigator to join its successful Dispute Resolution team in Clifton Moor. This is an exciting opportunity to manage a varied, high-quality caseload, providing legal advice and...
-
Senior Real Estate Litigation Attorney
1 day ago
New York, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom BCL Legal Full timeBCL Legal is one of the most prestigious real estate litigation firms in New York, dedicated to excellence in their field.The firm has been involved in some of the most prominent and groundbreaking litigation cases in recent years, putting them at the forefront of media attention. With a strong team of experienced attorneys, BCL Legal continues to grow and...
-
Conveyancing Assistant
6 months ago
York, United Kingdom Ramsdens Solicitors LLP Full timeRamsdens are an award winning, Legal 500 recommended firm in Yorkshire. With twelve offices and approx 270 staff we offer the full spectrum of legal services to individuals and organisations. We are currently recruiting for a full time Conveyancing Assistant to work in our busy Conveyancing team based at our York office. Minimum of 5 CGSEs grade A-C...