Job 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.