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 #J-18808-Ljbffr