Legal Assistant – Shared Ownership

Job Vacancy

THE ROLE

In this role you will work in a fast-paced conveyancing department which specialises in new build and re-sale shared ownership transactions including Staircasing. You will be speaking with clients and referrers on a daily basis whilst progressing their files. You will work closely with the Team, and the Head of Shared Ownership who will be close at hand to support you developing in the role, as well as the other fee earners in the team.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate to specialise within the shared ownership team and grow & develop within this department.

THE DAY TO DAY

Assisting on the acquisition and disposal of Shared Ownership properties

Assisting on the acquisition of New Build Shared Ownership Plot purchases

Assisting in dealing with financial arrangements related to property acquisitions on behalf of buyer / lender including mortgage arrangements and Gifts

To create and coordinate correspondence and document files for each individual client matter according to the standards laid down by the firm and other governing bodies

Develop and maintain relationships with clients and with other professional contacts

Assist fee earners in promotion and marketing activities of the team

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

To be successful in this role you should have strong experience ideally within Shared Ownership and/or conveyancing team.

Conveyancing/Shared Ownership experience obtained in a similar role.

Good knowledge of residential property processes and procedures and confidence in managing transactions.

Secretarial and audio dictation experience.

Efficient and well organised, with attention to detail.

Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

Adaptable and flexible with ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.

Ability to prioritise a case workload within tight time constraints under pressure.

WHAT SKILLS SHOULD I HAVE?

Great communication skills

A team player

Great organizational skills

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

At Holmes & Hills, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, respectful and authentic culture. We are a modern and progressive law firm committed to delivering exceptional client service while supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our people.

Competitive salary

Supportive, relaxed and flexible working environment

28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Medicash cashback scheme after one year of service

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Physical and mental wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Family-friendly policies and family events leave
• Company sick pay
• Cycle to Work scheme