Job Description
Our client is a leading law firm based in Barnsley with a long established reputation and extensive specialist expertise in the areas of Family Law, Property, Commercial, Wills, Trusts & Future Planning, Personal Injury, Employment and Dispute Resolution. Due to continued success they are now looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to the team.THE ROLE:Taking instructions and opening new filesConducting initial client checks such as ID checks, credit checks and proof of affordability checksOverseeing sale and purchase transactionsConducting property searchesLiaising with mortgage provider/brokersOrganising and managing legal documentationHandling administrative support duties and managing filingPreparing client packs for sign off THE CANDIDATE:You will; Have good social skills with a clear communication style both orally (in person and on the telephone) and in writing;Have experience in dealing with members of the public face-to-face;Be IT literate and, after training, be able to operate a computer-based case management system;Be able to work under pressure as part of a small team;Be sensitive to cultural issues in a diverse community;Be able to work on your own initiative;Have good organisational skills.THE COMPANY:A leading law firm based in BarnsleyTHE CONSULTANCY:Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.