Legal Assistant Residential Conveyancing
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Full-Time | Office Based
TSR Legal are pleased to be working with a well-established and reputable law firm who are looking to appoint an experienced Legal Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic conveyancing professional who enjoys working in a supportive team environment while providing hands-on support to an experienced fee earner.
The Role
You will provide direct support to a Residential Conveyancer, assisting with a varied caseload of sales and purchases from instruction through to post-completion. This is a fast-paced department, so previous conveyancing experience is essential.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Opening and closing files using the firms case management system
* Taking client instructions, obtaining source of funds and carrying out ID checks
* Providing regular updates to clients, solicitors and estate agents via telephone and email
* Preparing draft documents and issuing contract packs on sales
* Requesting mortgage redemption statements
* Drafting transfer deeds
* Responding to enquiries on sales transactions
* Ordering and reviewing searches
* Assisting with exchange of contracts on sales and purchases
* Undertaking pre-completion searches
* Preparing and submitting LTT/SDLT returns
* Managing post-completion formalities
What My Client Is Looking For
* Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant (essential)
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Ability to work effectively within a small team
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
* High level of attention to detail
* Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems
* Efficient, adaptable and proactive approach
A good understanding of regulatory requirements, including source of funds checks and compliance procedures, is also important. xsngvjr
Salary & Benefits
* Salary negotiable depending on experience
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
* Company pension
* Full-time position (part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate)
* Office-based role
If you are an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking to join a friendly and well-regarded firm where you can play an integral role within the department, I would be pleased to speak with you in confidence, contact Hannah Williams at TSR Legal directly on or apply below.