Legal Assistant - Leeds, United Kingdom - Harron Homes

Harron Homes

Verified Company

Leeds, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Harron Homes is a Private Limited Company first incorporated in 1993, which builds premium residential properties in the private sector - from houses targeted at first-time buyers to luxury 5 bedroom family homes.

Harron Homes unique house designs distinguish the company from its competitors.

With divisions in Yorkshire and the North Midlands, and a Head Office in Leeds Harron Homes are always on the lookout for new talented people to join their team and help grow their thriving business.

Key Purpose of Role

To act as a support system to the Legal Department by administering legal information and further administrative duties for the Legal Department.

To be involved in a scope of duties to enable the department to respond effectively to the requirements of the company.

Key Duties / Responsibilities

To provide administrative assistance to Head of Legal and the Plot Conveyancers.
Opening new files and setting up on the system (case and visual files).
Issuing draft documentation using preprepared precedents with the initial title pack.
Issuing and preparing engrossments.
Liaising with Purchaser's solicitors and developer clients.
Dealing with enquiries before contract.
Preparation of part exchange reports on title, review of searches, registration of PX purchasers. Ensuring that so far as possible that PX sales are "back to backed" with part exchange acquisition and the sale of the new plot. (Desirable.)
Client relationship management in particular with the client sales team.
Drafting ad hoc documents as and when required.
Dealing with queries and advising the clients as necessary.
Forming the administrative link between Finance, Land, Construction and Sales.
Assisting Customer Service with any legal queries that are raised.

Experience/skills

Experience within a housebuilding company in a similar role would be desirable.

Computer Literate on IT systems

Excellent Communication Skills

High attention to detail

Highly organised.

What we offer
Full Training and Ongoing Support

Competitive Salary

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Annual Bonus

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