Legal Assistant – Exchange & Completions Team

Lyons Bowe is a local, high-street Solicitors, but with a difference! Established in 2014, we have developed state-of-the-art technology which allows us to offer exceptional legal services across Residential Conveyancing, New Build, Family & Private Client, whilst also providing that all-important high-street service to our local communities.

Following the growth of our business, we are now looking to recruit an experienced Legal Assistant to join our Exchange & Completions team who can support the Legal team and Conveyancing department.

Our Residential Conveyancing department works as a team, providing ongoing and consistent support to each other. This means that a good work-life balance is actively encouraged!

Job Purpose

We are looking for an ambitious and experienced legal assistant who has a passion for Residential Conveyancing.

The exchange and completions team are vital to the success of our Residential Conveyancing function by offering support to the legal team and by providing all the necessary information to our clients to complete the sale or purchase of their property.

• To assist the Legal Team in the management of caseload by actioning legal procedures and dealing with file-related queries either face-to-face or by telephone
• To complete tasks competently and within defined timescales to stay in line with Service Level Agreements
• Preparation, checking and sending of documents, e.g., Certificates of Title, as well as chasing information, including searches, mortgage offers, and mortgage redemptions
• Work through the Lyons Bowe key date stages to ensure all tasks are completed on time for both purchase and sales
• Ensure that all relevant documentation is sent to clients on time and explained fully
• Provide clients with real-time updates on the progress of their sale or purchase
• Ensure that key date stages are updated on the Lyons Bowe system to reflect the work carried out

Requirements

• To be able to work to a high standard and possess a fine attention to detail and to be organised and efficient whilst working under pressure
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Willingness to learn and adaptable to change
• High level of Maths & English

Development/Progression Plan

Here at Lyons Bowe we offer all of our employees the opportunity to grow and develop with the firm. As a Legal Assistant within the Residential Conveyancing team, once you have completed your 6-month probationary period, you will be given the opportunity to study for the CLC Licensed Conveyancing Level 4 qualification, all fully funded by the firm and through our training partner, LTC Kent.

Once you have completed your CLC Licensed Conveyancing Level 4 qualification you will be given the opportunity to progress to the next level, the CLC Licensed Conveyancing Level 6, and at this time will be promoted to Trainee Conveyancer and move to a fee earning position in the firm. The Level 6 course takes approximately 2 years to complete and once passed, you will become a Newly Qualified Licenced Conveyancer.

Other Routes to Qualification

CILEx – The CILEx CPQ route consists of 3 separate qualifications:

• Foundation Paralegal – 18 months
• Advanced Paralegal – 18 months
• Professional – 12 months

With CILEx you have the flexibility to study to become a Chartered Legal Executive whilst also working towards your career goals and offers you the opportunity to develop legal skills and knowledge in a variety of different areas.

Why Lyons Bowe

• 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Lyons Bowe Bank Holiday
• Either onsite parking or parking permits provided
• Discounted legal services
• Free flu jab
• Free eye test
• Have your birthday off!
• Flexible working arrangements where possible
• Access to free mental health services
• Family friendly approach
• Healthy work-life balance
• Extensive training and development opportunities for all employees

How to Apply

If all of the above sounds interesting, then it’s easy to find out more! Simply email our fantastic and friendly HR team your CV and one of them will arrange a convenient time to call you for an informal, relaxed chat about the role.

The email address is HR@lyonsbowe.co.uk

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