Residential Property Legal Assistant

HCB Solicitors· Residential Property
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📍 Wigan, England, United KingdomFull time

About this role

  • General administrative tasks
  • Prepare and submit quotes to clients
  • Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents
  • Provide client updates and monitor matter progression
  • Opening/closing files on the case management system, compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA and CQS regulations
  • Experience of Leasehold transactions
  • Carry out searches online
  • Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies, leases and title plans
  • Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications
  • Preparing and submitting bills, receipts and payments to the finance team for fee earners
  • Occasional reception cover
  • Preferably previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant
  • Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
  • Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
  • Working knowledge of case management software
  • Proficiency in English
  • Excellent administrative and organisational skills
  • Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Basic understanding of the conveyancing process

Pension – The Peoples Partnership, 3% employer and 5% employee contribution which can be increased. Auto enrolled after 3 months but can join sooner if you wish.

26 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Christmas week closure.

Holiday purchase scheme – Purchase 3 extra days per year. (Reviewed annually)

Bonus holiday scheme (up to 12 additional days leave a year, for each monthly income target achieved).

Annual bonus related to achievement of fee income targets. ( Fee earner only)

Hybrid working after successful probation period of 3 months. ( Fee earner only)

Online training courses.

Cycle to work scheme.

Monthly fun events with prizes.

Medicash Scheme and EAP (enrolled after a 3 month probation period)

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The salary for this Residential Property Legal Assistant role at HCB Solicitors is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Residential Property Legal Assistant position at HCB Solicitors located?
This Residential Property Legal Assistant role at HCB Solicitors is based in Wigan, England, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Residential Property Legal Assistant role at HCB Solicitors full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Residential Property Legal Assistant role in the Residential Property department at HCB Solicitors.
Which team or department does the Residential Property Legal Assistant at HCB Solicitors belong to?
This Residential Property Legal Assistant position is part of the Residential Property department at HCB Solicitors. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Residential Property Legal Assistant job at HCB Solicitors posted?
This Residential Property Legal Assistant position at HCB Solicitors was posted on Oct 2, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Residential Property Legal Assistant
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