CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT WELLINGTON 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 Taunton 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.