Legal Assistant Residential Conveyancing
Full-Time | Office Based
TSR Legal are pleased to be working with a well-established and reputable law firm who are looking to appoint an experienced Legal Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic conveyancing professional who enjoys working in a supportive team environment while providing hands-on support to an experienced fee earner.
The Role
You will provide direct support to a Residential Conveyancer, assisting with a varied caseload of sales and purchases from instruction through to post-completion. This is a fast-paced department, so previous conveyancing experience is essential.
Your responsibilities will include:
1. Opening and closing files using the firms case management system
2. Taking client instructions, obtaining source of funds and carrying out ID checks
3. Providing regular updates to clients, solicitors and estate agents via telephone and email
4. Preparing draft documents and issuing contract packs on sales
5. Requesting mortgage redemption statements
6. Drafting transfer deeds
7. Responding to enquiries on sales transactions
8. Ordering and reviewing searches
9. Assisting with exchange of contracts on sales and...