UK Employer of the Year 2024: Silver (250+) - Investors in People Awards
The Role
Forbes Solicitors are looking for a Legal Assistant to join the Central Property Team at our Walton Summit office. This is a full-time role working 36.25 hours per week, Monday Friday.
The Firm’s Central Property Team is an integral part of our property service offering and provides key administrative support to our Residential and Commercial Property teams.
This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative and professional team. Whilst the role will be working to the fast-pace, customer focus and high standards of a law firm, the role will also provide a sustainable work-life balance and relate to the regional area in which it is based.
As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for achieving successful outcomes such as:
* Provide effective and efficient support to Advisors through administration, planning and secretarial work, this includes:
o Preparing and submitting both registered and unregistered applications to the Land Registry.
o Dealing with Land Registry requisitions.
o Checking title documents received in accordance with team instructions and actioning appropriately (depending on team requests);
o Submit SDLT and LTT ;
o Deal with companies’ house registration;
o Deal with new charges and / or removal of the same;
o Deal with any lender / third party portals;
o Deal with any other post completion matters such as landlords or managing agents;
o Put indemnity insurance policies on risk.
* Successful completion of additional non-chargeable work required to deliver work to clients in a timely and efficient manner.
* Preparing and completing standard legal documents and ancillary documents relating to Stamp Duty Land Tax for the delivery of client work, using set processes, systems and information provided.
* Drafting and proof-reading standard correspondence for any relevant stakeholders based on information provided by an Advisor.
* Taking and updating client instructions to accurately inform the department of requirements.
* Providing organisation and logistical support to Advisors and the department for the practical delivery of services to clients (e.g. diarising meetings, taking notes, organising transport and directions, liaising with clients and third parties regarding arrangements required).
* Obtaining instructions and information from clients and informing them of the processes and next steps.
* Co-ordinating and liaising with experts, solicitors or other third parties.
* Manage on-going communications with all external stakeholders, answering queries, managing expectations, providing updates and effectively chasing responses required and escalating appropriately.
The Person
We will be progressing applicants to the next stage based on their demonstrated knowledge, experience, and skills in:
* previous experience as a Legal Assistant is desirable;
* previous experience within administration or within an office environment would be ideal;
* previous experience within a property department is desirable;
* aligns with the Firms values;
* have excellent attention to detail and organisational skills;
* have the ability to work as part of a team;
* have strong commercial awareness;
* have proven competence in their IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other systems experience);
* have good communication skills, both written and verbal;
* have an interest in long term development/progression in the department;
If you are interested in this role or in joining Forbes Solicitors, please visit our website to learn more about us.
The Firm
At Forbes Solicitors, we believe in creating a supportive and collaborative environment where our team members can thrive and develop themselves and others. We offer a comprehensive range of legal services and have offices across the North, with deep roots in Lancashire. Our team are known for its genuine, practical advice and passion for achieving the best results. We are real people who listen to each other and work together to deliver exceptional service.
We are proud to have been awarded UK Employer of the Year: Silver (250+) at the Investors in People Awards 2024 and the Firm is ranked as a Legal 500 Top Tier Firm and a Chambers and Partners Leading Firm.
We are a values led Firm and are looking for people who embody our values: authenticity, striving for exceptional results, and unity in teamwork to join our award-winning Firm.
The Benefits
We are dedicated to supporting our people and offer a range of benefits, including:
* 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays
* Annual leave purchase scheme (Subject to T&Cs)
* Celebration leave
* Ongoing professional development
* Progression opportunities
* Company pension
* Profit share scheme
* Long service awards
* Subsidised tuck shops
* Health care benefits (Health Cash Back Plan and Mental Health Counselling Services)
* BUPA (Solicitor positions only, for self, not dependents)
* Retailer and gym membership discounts
* Recruitment and legal department referrals (Subject to T&Cs)
* Annual Events
Forbes is an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer, accredited by Investors in People and ISO 9001 quality management systems. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment, service provision, and supplier engagement, and strive to maintain a workforce that reflects the local community.
We kindly remind all recruitment agencies to respect our policy which prohibits the acceptance of speculative CVs, and not submit candidates for a role that we advertise, unless explicitly instructed to do so. Any candidates that are submitted on a speculative basis will not be considered an introduction. Our dedication to this process is part of our commitment to equal opportunities for all applicants.