Location: Southend on Sea, Essex
Salary: £negotiable, depending on experience
Hours: Monday to Friday 9am - 5:30pm (no home working available)
A privately owned company with a diverse portfolio of real estate assets and successful businesses which have developed strong footholds in their respective markets.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Assistant to join our busy Solicitors Enquiries Department at our office in Leigh-on-Sea.
The successful applicant will be joining a growing team that is responsible for legal enquiries in respect of Service Charge and Ground Rent properties on behalf of Management Companies.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- Producing sales information packs
- Dealing with pre-contract sales enquiries in respect of any relevant sales, re-mortgages or transfer of equity
- Post completion - dealing with and receipting Notice of Transfer/Charge
- Updating our company case management system with new lessee details/charge details
- Dealing with and creating Deed of Covenants, Certificate of Compliance and Share Certificates
- Ensuring the accounts are clear prior to the release of any sales information packs and on the completion of a sale
- Processing cheques and liaising with our accounts department
- Scanning and filing all documentation that passes through, e.g. Notices, Land Reg docs etc.
The successful candidate can demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel, possess strong administrative skills, an ability to work to strict deadlines and handle a large and varied caseload. You will be used to working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. A high level of attention to detail will be required and previous litigation experience is preferred.
Joining us means you'll have a real opportunity to grow within your role and take your ambitions further. Talent is highly valued here, so just show us what you can do. You'll find us to be a positive and welcoming place to work. You'll be part of a team of committed people who support one another each day and are proud of the trusted, knowledgeable services they provide.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Legal: 1 year (preferred)