Legal Assistant - GerrardWhite : Job Details

Legal AssistantA boutique law firm specialising in Property and Housing are currently recruiting for a Legal Assistant to join their Plot Sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded company and a team of experts who are passionate about what they do. This will be based at the firm's office in Westerham. Access to your own vehicle is essential, as it is tricky to get to via public transport. On-site parking is available. They act on behalf of mid to large-scale Property Developers, dealing with land development, disposals, planning, and asset management.  This role will be a hands-on opportunity to work alongside specialists in this field.Previous experience in residential property is not essential as full training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have a genuine interest in property law, ability to quickly pick up new concepts, have a high attention to detail and be a keen team player. You will have strong academics and be educated to degree level (or equivalent).Main responsibilities:

• Assisting the fee-earners who manage the full purchase process from instruction through to completion.
• Helping to managing a large number of new home files
• Liaising with and acting for developers
• Dealing with title enquiries on various developments.
• Checking searches and mortgage offers
• Preparing completion statements and bills
• Dealing with any post-completion issues to include SDLT Forms and Land Registry Applications
• You will be the ‘go-to’ person for client-related queries
• Managing the end-to-end legal process of selling off-plan properties on behalf of their large-scale residential developer clients
• Work closely together with the team to deliver outstanding client service

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate:

• Strong academics - educated to degree level (at least 2:1) or equivalent
• The ability to work in a fast paced, high volume deadline driven environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team.
• The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients at all levels.
• Sound judgement, with the ability to use your own initiative, taking responsibility where necessary and appropriate.
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good attention to detail, with a high standard of accuracy.
• A sound understanding of client confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

The firm has a tight-knit team of individuals, many of whom have trained within the firm. They have a friendly and collaborative environment with a relaxed approach (e.g. a dress-down culture). If you think this sounds like you, apply now!GWV Talent Solutions Limited (trading as Gerrard White Consulting and Vermelo RPO) acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary and contract workers. By applying for this job you accept the terms of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service Agreement which can be found at www.gerrrardwhite.com