Aylesbury - Legal Assistant - Property

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Buckinghamshire
• Salary: Circa £30k - dependant on experience

Reed Legal are recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join our client's Property Department. Previous legal experience in residential and / or commercial property is preferred.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Prepare and typing correspondence, documents, and forms with high accuracy.
• Manage matter files while ensuring compliance with file management.
• Handle client correspondence and preparing bills as directed by fee earners through phone, face-to-face and email interactions.
• Prepare documentation for both commercial and residential property transactions.
• Utilise tools such as LMS, Lender Exchange, and other lender management tools.
• Conduct ID verification and anti-money laundering compliance checks.
• Use the Land Registry portal to obtain documentation and submit registration applications.
• Prepare Stamp Duty Returns and submit returns using the HMRC portal.

Required Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

• Experience with case management software like BigHand is preferred but not essential.
• Organised with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and meet deadlines effectively.
• Competent in all MS Office packages.
• Good document preparation skills.
• Self-motivated, strong communicator, and able to work independently.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 day per year up to a maximum of 30 days (plus bank holidays).
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Access to an on-site gym.
• Parking permit salary sacrifice scheme.
• A fun and friendly office environment.

If you would like to be considered for the legal Assistants role and feel you have the right required skills and experience, then please submit your CV online, detailing why you feel you are suitable.