Job Description
I am currently seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a law firm based in central Huddersfield. This is a busy and varied role where you will be supporting a Fee Earner with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion. The successful applicant will have experience of assisting with conveyancing transactions, have the ability to work on their own initiative and have excellent organisational skills. My client is offering excellent opportunities to develop knowledge and skills in conveyancing whilst building a long term career.
Duties will include:
To assist in the management of caseload by undertaking procedures as directed by the Conveyancer including dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone.
To support Conveyancer in the maintenance of files by effective file management.
To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer.
To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary
Dealing promptly with telephone enquiries as received into the office.
Providing quotes both on the phone and by email, including via referrers.
To use the correct Practice procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm's standards and legal requirements.
To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.
Contacting Clients, Agents, Referrers, Search providers and other parties, Solicitors to progress active conveyancing transactions.
Ensure the confidentiality of all the firms and clients' documentation and information.