Conveyancing Assistant

CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT BRIDGWATER SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE

Elite Touch Group Ltd are excited to be working with their well-established client, who are looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy friendly team based at their Bridgwater office.

• General administrative support to Conveyancer.
• Handle communication with clients, other side lawyers, estate agents and other third parties, as required.
• Deal with new business enquiries and provide quotes to prospective clients.
• Open new files.
• Assist with gathering and recording the necessary documentation to meet AML and KYC requirements.
• Compile contract papers on a sale.
• Request and obtain items such as searches from agreed providers on a purchase.
• Obtain documents as required from HM Land Registry.
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence as directed by the Conveyancer.
• Draft search reports.
• Answer and direct phone calls, including dealing with administrative and straight-forward enquiries.
• Handle exchange of contracts as directed and approved by the Conveyancer.
• Prepare files for completion including obtaining redemption statements, drafting completion statements, internal paperwork and appropriate letters.
• Generate bills as requested by the conveyancer.
• Dealing with completions; ensuring payments are sent and received and requesting necessary cheques etc. liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties and submitting SDLT returns.
• Prepare draft AP1s for submission.
• Assist with requisitions from HM Land Registry and issuing responses where required.
• Assisting in file closures/archiving

• Proven working understanding of tasks listed under responsibilities, likely obtained in a previous role as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols.
• Computer literacy with a good understanding of MS Office software.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A good telephone manner.