Legal Assistant

Role Overview & Responsibilities

we are always on the look out for the next addition to join the Lyons Pride. Whether you’re changing your career, looking to go legal, or have an undeniable creative flare, we want to hear from you! Take a look at THIS ROLE and FIND OUT just how far you can go.

PROPERTY

Added 03/05/2023

BRISTOL

£20,000

EXPERIENCED

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JENNY FAIRHURST

HEAD OF HR

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Legal Assistant

Established in 2014 we are one of the fastest growing high street law firms in the South West & Wales with 10 offices in Shepton Mallet, Bristol, Bridgwater, Frome, Keynsham, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Cheltenham, Bath & Exeter.

Our expansion is a reflection of our strong performance, our continuing focus on strategic planning and our commitment to providing an excellent service to all clients and more importantly investing in our people. We can only do what we do, to the standard we strive for, by attracting, developing and retaining talented staff – people who are knowledgeable, capable and who share our values. We want our staff to feel engaged and valued.

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.

Responsibilities and

Duties

To assist 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, 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

Completed, or working towards, the Level 4 Conveyancing (or similar) qualification

Experience working within a busy residential conveyancing team

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

Professional Development

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 Licensed 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

New starter goodie bag

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JENNY FAIRHURST

HEAD OF HR