Residential Property Legal Assistant

Service Care Solutions is working with an employee-focussed local authority, based in Swindon, which is seeking an experienced Residential Property Legal Assistant  to join their Legal Services team. This role will provide professional legal and administrative support to the Chief Legal and Monitoring Officer and the wider legal team.
 
Role: Residential Property Legal Assistant
Location: Swindon - Local Authority
Umbrella Rate: £20 - £25ph
PAYE Inc. Rate: £17.98 - £22.32ph
Contract Length: 6 weeks with potential for extension
 
Key Responsibilities

• Support Right to Buy transactions, including checking legal title documents, collating contract packs, searches and Land Registry documents, and preparing transfer documentation under solicitor guidance.
• Download and record Land Registry searches, maintaining cost records for submission to the Accountancy Support Team.
• Provide general legal administration including post handling, scanning, document preparation, answering calls, creating spreadsheets/forms, and raising invoices.

Key Requirements:

• 6 months of experience as a legal administrator within a residential property team.
• Be able to work with case management systems and can manage confidential information within a busy legal environment.
• Be able to travel to the office in Swindon when required.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working.
• Weekly pay – the rate offered will depend on experience and interview performance.
• Flexible hours.

If this Residential Property Legal Assistant role sounds like an opportunity of interest for you or someone you know, then please feel free to reach out to Hugh Barnes on 01772208969, or email Hugh.Barnes@servicecare.org.uk.
 
We also welcome referrals for this position, where a successful recommendation would be worth £250.