Legal Assistant - Commercial
- Street, Somerset
- £28,930 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Open and manage client files efficiently.
- Conduct initial Anti-Money Laundering (AML) checks.
- Produce client care letters and collate office copies.
- Gather redemption information and undertake searches.
- Draft client correspondence and prepare contract packs.
- Assist with exchanges and serve as the first point of contact for client communication.
- Maintain and enhance client and third-party relationships through effective communication and issue resolution.
- Escalate issues when necessary to ensure smooth progress.
- Handle post-completion matters including registrations, file closures, and archiving.
- Support the operation of the company's conveyancing case management system.
- Strong experience in a conveyancing or legal environment (Essential).
- Ability to work confidently without direct supervision (Essential).
- Excellent organizational skills to prioritize a busy caseload (Essential).
- Superior verbal and written communication skills (Essential).
- Accurate numerical abilities (Essential).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems (Essential).
- Professionalism and confidentiality in all client interactions (Essential).
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays and a gifted shutdown between Christmas and New Year. For 2025, we will close at 5 PM on Tuesday, 23rd December and return to the office on Monday, 5th January.
- YAY-Day - an additional day to go and have some fun!
- 2x discretionary profit share scheme.
- Christmas bonus to celebrate the festive season.
- Flexible working arrangements to support your work-life balance.
- 3x Life Assurance for added peace of mind.
- Cash Health Plan to support your health needs.
- Employee Assistance Programme for your wellbeing.
- Flu voucher scheme to keep you healthy during the flu season.
- Enhanced maternity pay and partner/paternity leave and pay for new parents.
- Ongoing access to learning resources to support your professional development.
- Opportunities for career progression within the firm.
- Company-funded socials to foster a collaborative team environment.
- 9am - 5pm with one hour unpaid lunch break between 1-2pm
- £28,930
- Adhere to health and safety procedures while working safely at all times.
- Follow all internal methods, systems, policies, and procedures.
- Take responsibility for your own ongoing self-development through training.
- Conduct yourself with tact and diplomacy as a representative of the firm.