Legal PA

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced PA to join our clients’ Residential team based in Cambridge. The role will work alongside the partners and fee earners in the team to provide them with general administrative and legal support.

Please note that experience of working in a law firm with knowledge of residential property and land registry experience is required for this role, however our client will consider candidates with transferable experience including law graduates with strong experience.

Tasks will Include:

• Sending Fee estimates, open new client forms/new matters instruction sheet(s) and, as appropriate, ID and SOF guide to client.
• Prepare Opening forms for the team to approve and complete/ open file Use OCEs and the memorandum to prepare a draft contract pack for approval by team
• Carry out searches/Prepare draft mortgage report for approval
• Undertake exchange/send contract to other side/Request redemption figure and get Certificate on Title signed and request funds from lender
• Overseeing money transfers and dealing with Land Registry applications
• Diary management and travel arrangements

Skills Required:

• Administrative experience of working in a law firm
• An organised approach to working
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits include:

• At least 25 days holiday per year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Income Protection insurance
• Life Assurance
• Matching pension contributions up to 7%
• Payroll giving
• Private medical insurance

Alternatively for more information and a confidential discussion please contact Hollie Preston at Errington Legal Recruitment.