Legal Assistant - Residential New Build Property

HCB Widdows Mason is looking for an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Residential New Build team. This position is ideal for someone eager to gain experience in residential property law, particularly within the new build sector. Full training will be provided, making it an excellent opportunity for those starting their legal careers.

Your key responsibilities will include: Assisting clients with inquiries and providing updates on new build transactions. Managing the opening and closing of files while ensuring compliance with the firm’s AML and regulatory standards. Conducting legal research specific to new build property regulations and policies. Drafting legal documents, correspondence, and reports related to new build transactions.

Supporting solicitors in the transaction process, including preparing for completions and dealing with post-completion matters. Maintaining accurate case management records and documentation. Performing general administrative tasks such as scheduling meetings and managing calendars. Providing occasional reception cover as needed.

Requirements

Strong organisational and time management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality. Attention to detail and accuracy in document preparation. A keen interest in residential property law, particularly in new build transactions.

Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays Holiday bonus scheme ( up to 12 additional days leave) Pension scheme Parking (on a first come first served basis) Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications Cycle to work scheme Firm funded eye tests Medicash Plan ***Note for recruitment/talent agents/agencies – HCB Widdows Mason Ltd undertakes its own recruitment.

The recruitment team here is responsible for managing all vacancies and recruitment processes. We use a direct hiring and referral process as a preference. In order to optimise the range of potential candidates we also work with external recruitment/ talent agencies on an Approved Supplier basis. Our recruitment team will make vacancies known to our Approved Suppliers on an individual basis, so not all Approved Suppliers will be able to make introductions on all vacancies that we operate.

If a recruitment / talent agent/agency is not able to access a particular vacancy they have not been listed as an Approved Supplier for that vacancy. If an agent/agency is not an Approved Supplier, but still provides an introduction, or CV, that will be treated as a Speculative Approach. Any and all Speculative Approaches will not be subject to the agent/agency’s terms of business and no introduction fee will be payable.

Any and all Speculative Approaches are made on the express understanding by the agent/agency that we may still contact the candidate directly and will not be liable for any introduction fee.