Job Description
We’re looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy, friendly team and play a key role in helping clients move home with ease. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your legal career.
Responsibilities
* Deal with client onboarding (ID etc)
* Regularly update and liaise with clients
* Liaise with lenders, estate agents and other third parties
* Drafting contract packs and transfers
* Review sale enquiries and liaise with clients, landlords, managing agents etc to obtain the necessary replies
* Order Searches
* Request redemption statements
* Draft SDLT
* Exchange contracts
* Set up completions, draft completion statements and arrange post completion formalities including registration at the Land Registry
* Assist in sorting out any internal accounts queries
* Comply with the firm’s policies and regulatory procedures
Qualifications
* Excellent client care and communication skills with an ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Proven competence in IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other case management systems experience)
* A proactive, motivated, and flexible approach to work
* Maintaining and updating client files and documentation in accordance with compliance rules and procedures
* 2+ years experience of working in residential conveyancing
Benefits
* 8 days of sick pay
* Company pension
* Death in service 2 x salary
* Ample free on-site parking
* Birthday holiday
* Emergency leave
* Relaxed atmosphere with the focus on quality, not billing targets
* Opportunities for growth and progression within the department
Please provide a short covering letter with your CV, detailing the experience that you can bring to the role. Should you require any further information about the vacancy please email jo@goddarddunbar.co.uk
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
Industries
* Law Practice
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