Legal Assistant - Plot Purchasing Assistant

• Location: Farnborough
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: £23,088

Join an award-winning New Build team at a leading law firm known for its commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and providing full-service legal guidance. We are seeking a Plot Purchasing Assistant to support our Fee Earners and manage Plot Running casework in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Communicate effectively with clients via email, telephone, and other platforms.
• Collaborate with Fee Earners to progress client files smoothly and efficiently.
• Manage your own caseload from initial instructions to the exchange of contracts.
• Conduct client onboarding processes including ID checks and compliance adherence.
• Order searches and report to clients, lenders, and Help to Buy on all transaction aspects.
• Liaise with lenders regarding mortgage offers and exchange contracts with Developer’s solicitors.
• Provide updates and maintain communication with Seller’s solicitors and Developers.
• Occasionally attend site visits to assist with business development activities.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 GCSEs grades 9 to 4, including Maths and English.
• Full driving licence is essential.
• Strong IT and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising service quality.
• Excellent communication skills across various platforms including video calls, face-to-face, email, and telephone.
• Experience in an office environment is advantageous; legal environment experience is not required but beneficial.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Generous Fee Earner bonus.
• Free car parking.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure, and Perkbox benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development in a supportive and dynamic team.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about providing exceptional service please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and why you are interested in this position to mark watts at Reed.