Job Description
Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!
We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
Introduction
The Council is looking to employ a legal assistant to undertake a varied caseload of Right to Buy conveyancing and Right to Buy post completion work and other routine conveyancing and property related work.
What’s the role?
You will be required to undertake Right to Buy conveyancing and Right to Buy post completion matters. Undertake other routine conveyancing and property related work including leases, acquisitions and disposals, wayleaves, deeds of rectification, title and boundary enquiries, registration of legal charges on behalf of other Council departments and payments under the Council’s Cash Incentive Scheme. Be responsible for all conveyancing work in relation to Council mortgages to individuals including dealing with redemptions, overpayments and queries. Assist other conveyancing lawyers in the Team as necessary.
What’s in it for you?
Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:
- Generous holiday allowance
- Local Government Pension scheme
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Season ticket and bicycle loans
- A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
- Supportive staff networks
What We’re Looking For
We are looking for someone that is able to carry out Right to Buy conveyancing and Right to Buy post completion matters. You will be dealing with enquires and corresponding with officers, member, the public and external solicitors. You will need to be able to work methodically under pressure to meet deadlines. You will also be required to carry out other routine conveyancing such as leases, acquisitions, wayleaves, deeds of rectification, title and boundary enquiries and dealing with the Land Registry.
Location
The job is primarily based in Laurence House, but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.
Special conditions
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THIS WEBSITE
To apply please contact Rayhaneh Tehrani [email protected] - Sellick Partnership
Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification
Salary
£36,345 - £37,437 per annum (SC6)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply
The Council has a dedicated employment support service, Lewisham Works , which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works, please email
[email protected] and an advisor will be in touch with you.
The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response.
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