Details:
- Salary: £24,500 - 27,000 - Annum
- Location: Guildford Surrey
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
Legal Assistant
Guildford
£24,500 - £27,000 per annum
An opportunity to join a busy legal lending team, providing administrative and file support across client onboarding, completions and post-completion matters. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the legal sector, working alongside experienced legal professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide administrative and file support to solicitors, fee earners, and paralegals across the Lending team.
Prepare correspondence, legal documentation and statements of account.
Assist with client onboarding, including issuing documentation, completing questionnaires, and supporting AML/KYC checks.
Liaise with clients, lenders and third parties, providing updates and responding to enquiries professionally.
Support the completion process, including satisfying lender requirements, arranging redemption statements, and facilitating the release of funds.
Assist with post-completion formalities, including registrations with HM Land Registry, HMRC and Companies House.
Maintain accurate client files, ensuring all documentation and internal compliance procedures are followed.
Manage incoming telephone enquiries and provide general administrative support to the wider team.
Maintain confidentiality and deliver a high standard of client service at all times.
Key Requirements:
Previous experience in a legal assistant, legal secretary, or legal admin assistant role.
Good IT skills and confidence using relevant software packages.
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A proactive, organised approach with the ability to manage and prioritise a varied workload.
Comfortable working to deadlines and managing occasional periods of pressure