Legal Assistant - Reed : Job Details

Reed is partnering with a large legal practice in Brighouse who are looking to recruit a Legal Assistant. This role is ideal for someone who is client-focused and prides themselves on delivering a professional, helpful, and friendly service. The position involves working with both residential and new build property teams.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Open new files and input new instructions onto the Case Management system, producing relevant letters and documents
• Update the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses
• Issue contracts on sale files and assist in dealing with replies to enquiries
• Order searches and handle exchanges and related paperwork
• Set up completions and issue Mortgage reports to clients
• Manage incoming post and handle telephone enquiries where possible
• Perform general office tasks such as filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post, and archiving

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 12 months Conveyancing Experience
• Good keyboard skills with the ability to work accurately
• Literate and numerate with a customer-friendly and effective approach to enquiries
• Experience in conveyancing, specifically sales and purchase, is essential
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload, and meet tight deadlines
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work, with the capability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team

Benefits:

• Profit sharing scheme (tax-free on payments up to £3,600 per year), subject to 12+ months employment at the end of the calendar year.
• Holiday entitlement starting at 23 days, increasing to 26 days after 1 year and 31 days after 5 years’ service (pro-rata for part-time employees).
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with 5% Employer contributions (6% for Partners).
• Death in Service Life Assurance (3 times salary).
• Private Health Insurance after 1 year’s employment.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay after 2 years’ employment.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support health & wellbeing, including free counselling.
• Paycare Health Cash Plan for optical, dental, and other health expenses.
• Discounted bus travel and payroll giving scheme for tax-free charitable donations.
• £1,000.00 finder’s fee for new employee recruitment referrals.
• Professional membership/subscription support.
• Interest-free loan for annual train or bus pass.
• Free conveyancing on your main residential property and a free will after 1 year’s employment.
• Regular social events including summer BBQ and a Christmas party.
• Annual business briefing for the whole firm.