Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant

We are recruiting for a proactive and experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join one of our clients within their busy Property Team. This is a full-time position that requires a highly organised professional who can provide comprehensive support to our Fee Earners and contribute effectively to a high-volume caseload.

The role is demanding and requires an individual who is not only a quick and accurate worker but who also prides themselves on delivering a professional, helpful, and friendly service to every client.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide essential administrative and paralegal support across the full range of residential sale and purchase transactions. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• File Management: Opening new files, inputting instructions onto the Case Management system, and generating initial documentation.

• Case Progression: Maintaining and updating the Case Management system as matters progress, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Documentation: Issuing contracts on sale files, assisting with replies to enquiries, and setting up completions.

• Searches: Managing the process of ordering property searches.

• Exchanges: Dealing with the paperwork and processes related to the exchange of contracts.

• Client Communication: Drafting and issuing Mortgage Reports and handling incoming telephone and written enquiries from clients and third parties.

• Administrative Support: Filing, billing, sorting post, photocopying, and general administrative duties for the office and department.

To succeed in this fast-paced environment, you must be capable of hitting the ground running.

• Experience: A minimum of 6-12 months experience in a conveyancing environment, specifically dealing with sales and purchases.

• Skills: Proficient IT skills, strong literacy, and numeracy.

• Accuracy: A proven ability to work accurately and follow instructions meticulously.

• Client Care: Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.

• Organisation: The ability to work well under pressure, prioritise a high-volume workload, and meet tight deadlines.

• Attitude: A flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach to work, capable of working on your own initiative and as part of a close-knit team.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary:
  Competitive and commensurate with experience. Please indicate your current salary and expectations in your application.

• Development: A supportive learning environment with real opportunities to develop and progress your career.