Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Residential Conveyancing

On site at our Cardiff office, full time 9:00 to 5:15

We are looking for an enthusiastic and well organised Legal Assistant to join our busy and approachable residential property team based at our Cardiff Office at Cardiff Gate Business Park.

Previous experience is a legal assistant role is preferable , but not essential as full training will be provided.

• Competitive salary dependent on experience


• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


• Pension scheme


• Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave)


• Parking (on a first come first served basis)


• Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications


• Cycle to work scheme


• Firm funded eye tests

Responsibilities include:

• · Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents


• · Provide client updates and monitor matter progression


• · Opening/closing files on the case management system, compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA and CQS regulations


• · General administrative tasks


• · Prepare and submit quotes to clients and drafting completion statements


• · Check mortgage offers and prepare reports with supervision.


• · Carry out searches online


• · Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies, leases and title plans


• · Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications


• · Preparing and submitting bills, receipts and payments to the finance team for fee earners


• · Occasional reception cover

Requirements for this role include:

• · Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)


• · Excellent administrative and organisational skills


• · Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure


• · Excellent attention to detail