The New Homes Group
Associate Property Lawyer
Key Tasks & Activity:
Managing on a day to day basis a caseload within the Transactional Team which includes all aspects of the conveyancing transaction from instruction to completion, registration and closure of the file with the close supervision/guidance of your Team Leader
Taking instructions from the Conveyancer, Property Lawyer and Senior Property Lawyer
Carrying out instructions set via tasks set by the Conveyancer, Property Lawyer and Senior Property Lawyer
Draft legal Documents
Send faxes
Post completion works – Preparing and sending applications to the Land Registry, Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions, file closures, checking account ledgers
Speaking to clients and third parties, save accurate telephone notes to OMS, telephone card payments
Welcome pack
File housekeeping
Apply dor searches with Land Registry and pre-completion
Complete SDLT forms
Send faxes via Zetafax
Problem Solving and Risk Assessment
Reinforce company values and culture
Resources Available
Desktop computer with Microsoft office package
Various digital printers and scanners
Telephone system with headsets if appropriate
Use or e-mail and access to the internet for work purposes only
Company intranet and public folders
Qualifications required
GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English with a minimum grade C
A levels, or eqivalent in Maths and English with a minimum grade C
Skills Required
Relevant experience would be an advantage
Knowledge and experience of Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
Excellent communication skills, well-spoken and personable; able to get on with diverse personalities
Friendly and approachable
Reliable and consistent
Helpful and positive attitude
Flexible attitude to working practices and demands
Responsible, professional and trustworthy
Good time management and organisational skills
Good literacy and computer skills, especially Word and Excel
Strong organisation, planning, problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
Confident, resourceful and practical
Self-motivated with the ability to work alone or within a team
Personal commitment to equality and diversity
Training
Mandatory training such as AML, Customer Service and Data Protection will be provided by the company. External training is supported by the company by prior agreement and where appropriate. Training will also be provided by the team manager where appropriate
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