Property Legal Assistant

Service Care Legal are currently working on behalf of a local authority in the Hertfordshire area who are seeking a Property Legal Assistant to join their team. Please see below further details about this role.
 
ROLE:                  Property Legal Assistant
LOCATION:         Hertfordshire
RATE:                   £24ph umbrella / £21.49ph PAYE inc. holiday pay / £19.17ph PAYE exc. holiday pay
CONTRACT:        3-month ongoing contract, 37 hours per week
 
Please note that this role would predominantly be office-based, with possibility of home working available once settled in.
 
The Role
 

• Supporting the delivery of property-related legal services, ensuring best use of the Council’s property assets
• Assisting with commercial and residential conveyancing, including Right to Buy matters
• Drafting legally binding documents, correspondence and completion statements
• Identifying and escalating legal irregularities or potential fraudulent activity

 
The Person
 

• A law-related qualification (LPC / LLM / LLB) as well as legal work experience are essential
• Strong working knowledge of property and land law, including Housing Acts, Landlord & Tenant legislation, and relevant case law
• Previous experience providing technical advice on conveyancing and complex property matters

If this sounds like an opportunity of interest, please contact Lloyd Stanley on 01772 208969, or email Lloyd.stanley@servicecare.org.uk. We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.