We are seeking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to our Residential Property team in our Leicester Office
The successful Conveyancing Assistant will work alongside an experienced fee earner in a busy conveyancing environment. You will assist on a full and varied caseload of freehold / leasehold sales & purchase, re-mortgage, transfers of equity, right to buy and shared ownership schemes from start to finish
Responsibilities Include
General administrative tasks
Prepare and submit quotes to clients
Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents
Provide client updates and monitor matter progression
Opening/closing files on the case management system, compliant with the firm’s AML and quality standards and SRA and CQS regulations
Experience of Leasehold transactions
Carry out searches online
Use Land Registry portal to submit registrations, replying to requisitions and ordering official copies, leases and title plans
Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications
Preparing and submitting bills, receipts and payments to the finance team for fee earners
Occasional reception cover
Requirements For This Role Include
Preferably previous work experience as a conveyancing assistant/secretary
Satisfactory knowledge of day-to-day operations of a legal office
Advanced computer literacy (word, excel, outlook)
Working knowledge of case management software
Proficiency in English
Excellent administrative and organisational skills
Ability to juggle multiple activities and work under pressure
Excellent attention to detail
Basic understanding of the conveyancing process
Hours - Monday to Friday, 09:00 to 17:15 with a one hour lunch break (Office Based)
Attractive salary dependent on experience
26 days holiday as well as bank holidays
Pension Scheme
Firm Funded Eye tests
Monthly holiday bonus scheme (extra days holiday for each monthly income target achieved for region)
Comprehensive training and development opportunities including support to study for professional qualifications
To apply for the position, please send your CV to Lisa Syrett - LisaSyrett@hcbgroup.com
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