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.
Duties include
* 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
You will possess
* 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.
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