Legal Assistant - Residential Property

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  "name": "Legal Assistant - Residential Property",
  "office": "Braintree",
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  "schedule": "full-time",
  "createdAt": "2026-05-12T10:27:02+00:00",
  "seniority": "experienced",
  "department": "Residential",
  "occupation": "paralegal__legal_secretary",
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      "value": "<strong>THE ROLE</strong><br>Due to internal progression, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Legal Assistant to join our Residential Property team in our busy Braintree office.<br>This is an excellent opportunity to support two friendly and experienced Residential Property Lawyers, assisting with a varied caseload and playing a key role in delivering an exceptional client experience throughout the conveyancing process.<br>The successful candidate will support fee earners across the full range of residential conveyancing transactions from commencement through to completion.<br><strong> </strong><br><strong>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</strong><br><strong>Conveyancing Duties</strong><br><ul><li>Assisting fee earners with freehold and leasehold sale and purchase matters, transfers of equity, remortgages and related residential property transactions.</li><li>Liaising confidently with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors at all stages of the transaction.</li><li>Providing regular updates to clients via telephone and email, ensuring excellent levels of communication and client care.</li><li>Ordering, reviewing and interpreting property searches where required.</li><li>Drafting mortgage reports and preparing comprehensive contract packs for sales transactions.</li><li>Collating Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Source of Funds documentation for fee earner review.</li><li>Preparing transfers and other conveyancing documentation.</li><li>Preparing Certificates of Title and requesting mortgage funds from lenders.</li><li>Assisting with exchange and completion processes, including running completions where appropriate.</li><li>Submitting applications to HM Land Registry when required.</li><li>Supporting fee earners with all post-exchange and post-completion matters.</li><li>Delivering a high standard of service to clients and introducers at all times.</li><li>Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing clients and professional contacts.</li><li>Identifying opportunities to cross-refer services across the firm where appropriate.</li></ul><strong>Case Management</strong><br><ul><li>Closing files in accordance with firm procedures.</li><li>Managing credit and debit balances and conducting ledger reviews.</li><li>Maintaining accurate and up-to-date files, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are consistently met.</li><li>Ensuring all paperwork is processed efficiently and filed appropriately.</li></ul><strong>General Administration</strong><br><ul><li>Providing administrative and secretarial support to the Residential Property team, with priority support to allocated fee earners.</li><li>Assisting with secretarial cover during periods of planned and unplanned absence.</li></ul><strong> </strong><br><strong>WHAT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE DO I NEED</strong><br><strong>Experience</strong><br><ul><li>Previous conveyancing experience gained within a similar legal support role.</li><li>Strong understanding of residential conveyancing processes and procedures.</li><li>Confidence in supporting and progressing residential property transactions.</li></ul><strong>Skills</strong><br><ul><li>Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.</li><li>Able to prioritise a busy workload and work effectively under pressure to meet tight deadlines.</li></ul><strong> </strong><br><strong>WHAT WE OFFER</strong><br>At Holmes & Hills, we pride ourselves on our collaborative, respectful and authentic culture. We are a modern and progressive law firm committed to delivering exceptional client service while supporting the wellbeing and professional development of our people.<br>Our benefits include:<br><ul><li>Competitive salary</li><li>Supportive, relaxed and flexible working environment</li><li>28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays</li><li>Medicash cashback scheme after one year of service</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Physical and mental wellbeing support, including 24/7 virtual GP access</li><li>Enhanced maternity and paternity pay</li><li>Family-friendly policies and family events leave</li><li>Company sick pay</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li></ul>"
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