Property Assistant (Legal) - #2099327

• Annual Salary: Competitive
• Location: Newport
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking enthusiastic and engaged Paralegals or Legal Assistants to join our client's busy Residential Property team. This role is crucial in providing direct support to fee earners, ensuring optimal efficiency and delivering excellent customer service throughout the transaction process.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Interact daily with new clients and update clients, agents, and solicitors as necessary.
• Take client instructions, check IDs, source of funds, gift deposits, etc.
• Prepare draft documents and issue sales contracts.
• Request mortgage redemption figures and order searches.
• Reply to sales enquiries for both freehold and leasehold properties.
• Draft transfer deeds and handle the exchange of contracts on sales and purchases.
• Order mortgage advances and undertake pre-completion searches.
• Set up completions and address client enquiries, communicating with various third parties.
• Adhere to AML, client care, and compliance procedures.
• Provide full support to conveyancing solicitors to enhance their efficiency.
• Prepare correspondence using our case management system.
• Administer filing systems, including daily filing and the opening, closing, storage, and retrieval of client files.
• Prepare mail and enclosures for dispatch.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a residential property support role.
• Experience assisting with or managing a small residential property caseload under supervision is advantageous.
• Friendly, helpful team player with excellent customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and adapt under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail with high levels of speed and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, typing, keyboard, and word processing skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including a professional telephone manner.
• Familiar with dictation and comfortable liaising with clients by phone.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Annual Leave: 25 days+ Bank holidays
• Opportunities for learning and advancement.
• And more

To apply for this position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.