I'm supporting a fast paced and friendly Law firm based in Basingstoke who is recruiting for a Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant / secretary to join the team. This role would suit someone passionate about Conveyancing and who us looking for a long term role. This role could suit a junior candidate looking for a career in the Legal sector or an experienced Legal secretary. Offering excellent benefits and competitive salary.
Duties include -
Sharing the responsibility of taking all initial Fee Earner calls from reception and dealing with the same as far as possible
Providing conveyancing quotations, opening paper files, opening ledger accounts with the Accounts Department
Dealing with all client initial documentation received back in to the office and completing all relevant Checklists to comply with all Regulatory requirements to include carrying out ID and Source of Funds checks
Preparing initial standard letters out to various parties ie Solicitors, Estate Agents, Brokers etc
Dealing with H M Land Registry portal to obtain copy title documents and having complete knowledge of the content
Preparing and issuing sale Contracts with knowledge of what to enclose
Obtaining redemption statements where necessary
Possible dealing with enquiries received on a sale
knowing what to deal with yourself and what needs to be sent to the client
Dealing with all purchase transaction completion requirements ie making applications to H M Land Registry within the strict timeframes.
Dealing with all Requisitions received in relation to applications made within the strict timeframes
The person:
Hard working professional who is friendly, approachable and a team player, with the ability to build great relationships with clients and other members of the legal profession and selling agents/lenders etc.
Please apply asap - this opportunity won't be around for long!
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