Job Description
A highly regarded, multi-service law firm based in Congleton is looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to support a friendly and supportive property team. This role would suit someone from a legal administration or legal secretarial background, ideally with conveyancing experience.Role Details:
* Position: Conveyancing Assistant
* Location: Macclesfield (Full-time, office-based)
* Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
The primary role is to provide direct support to your line manager and the department, enabling the team to operate at optimum efficiency. You will be expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative to facilitate the smooth running of the support functions within the team. The role is intended to support a Fee Earner within the Residential team.Key Responsibilities:
* Liaising effectively with clients and third parties over the phone, in writing, and occasionally face-to-face, providing advice and assistance.
* Chasing various documentation, including ID, mortgage offers, and searches.
* Keeping the case management system and any third-party websites up to date in real time.
* Preparing documentation required throughout the conveyancing process.
* Preparing completion packs for the accounts department, including completion statements and invoices.
* Handling post-exchange matters as directed by the team manager.
* Overseeing completions on the day of completion.
* Ensuring clients and introducers receive the best possible service at all times.
* General administrative support.
Firm Benefits:
* Holiday: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Christmas: 3 days paid leave for Christmas plus Birthday day off.
* Employee Benefits:
o Employee assistance programme
o Enhanced sick pay
o Life cover (4 x annual salary)
o Company pension
o Discounted legal services
o Christmas bonus
o Social events
o Enhanced maternity and paternity pay