Location: Southwest London (office based)
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30–17:00
A well-established and respected law firm in the Southwest London area is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their busy residential property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with at least 12 months’ residential conveyancing experience who is looking to progress within a supportive and professional environment.
Key Objectives
* Support fee earners with the management and progression of residential conveyancing files.
* Handle client and file-related queries professionally, both by phone and in person.
* Ensure timely, efficient and compliant progression of matters.
* Maintain accurate file management in line with firm policies.
* Provide excellent client care, escalating matters where necessary.
* Attend to clients, take instructions and prepare correspondence.
* Use internal systems and processes effectively.
* Liaise courteously with clients and introducers.
* Manage your own workload with minimal supervision.
* Comply with all firm procedures, standards and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
* Linking incoming post to relevant files.
* Using case management and ledger systems.
* Verifying client ID in line with AML requirements.
* Opening new files and issuing client care packs.
* Reviewing and preparing files for closure or archiving.
* Returning all telephone calls within 2 hours where possible, or by close of business.
* Preparing contract packs in line with procedure.
* Ordering searches.
* Assisting with exchanges and post-completion work.
* Supporting fee earners throughout the entire transaction process.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
* Stable, full-time, office-based role within a supportive team
Application Requirement
* Do you have a minimum of 12 months’ experience in residential conveyancing?
If this role aligns with your skills and experience, please contact Owen at Eclectic Recruitment to discuss the opportunity further:
We aim to respond to all applicants within 10 days. If you have not heard from us in that time, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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