Conveyancing Case Handler
Location : Bedford
Salary : £28k - £35k (Dependent on experience)
We are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Case Handler to join our clients team who has a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the conduct of their own case load of sale and purchase files.
Main duties:
* Have a good knowledge of the entire conveyancing process and be familiar with the roles of support teams such as accounts and post completion in the process.
* Be capable of dealing with all aspects of a sale from instruction to completion, to include issuing Draft Contract papers, dealing with Freehold and Leasehold enquiries and exchanging Contracts.
* Manage and run a purchase file from instruction to completion subject to supervision.
* Check and report on all search results, identifying any issues and raising these with sellers conveyancers.
* Check Mortgage Offers and report to client.
* Checking clients source of funds adhering to Anti Money Laundering Regulations.
* Report on matters required under the UK Finance mortgage lenders’ handbook.
* Be capable of preparing client completion statements and setting up account packs for completion.
* Ensure files are run in an orderly manner, kept tidy and all checklists kept up to date.
* Issue regular update reports to introducers and maintain relationships.
* Manage workloads effectively utilising a diary system as well as those of support staff.
* Be responsible and accountable for files.
* Deal with all contacts in a professional manner.
Qualifications and Experience:
* Demonstrable experience in a conveyancing role, with experience managing your own caseload.
* Legal qualification (e.g., CLC License, Law Degree, or equivalent) is d