Conveyancing Assistant

Elite Touch Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic law firm in Basildon is seeking a proactive Team Assistant to support client and management interactions. Responsibilities include managing diaries, handling admin duties, and providing typing support. The ideal candidate will have experience in Residential Property/Conveyancing work and a strong knowledge of Microsoft Packages. This role demands a motivated attitude and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in Residential Property/Conveyancing work is essential.
• Ability to manage busy diaries and digital dictation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out conflict, money laundering, and ID checks.
• Undertake admin duties including data entry and managing diaries.
• Liaise with other business areas like accounts and marketing teams.
• Provide Audio typing and copy typing as required.

Skills

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Packages

Knowledge of P4W (Partners for Windows)

Good working knowledge of third-party applications

Excellent organisation skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Motivated attitude

Job description

Our Team Assistants liaise with clients and management at all levels and need to be proactive in their prioritisation, initiative and multi-tasking. Amongst your day-to-day duties, you will:

• Carry out all necessary conflict, money laundering and ID checks
• Undertake a range of admin duties including data entry, completion of forms, managing diaries and travel, expenses, research, drafting of documentation, booking of events, meeting preparation and more
• Liaise with other areas of the business such as accounts/marketing teams
• Provide Audio typing (BigHand) and copy typing as required
• Liaise with clients and third parties as instructed by Lawyers
• Attend to clients, delivering documentation as/when required
• Provide reception cover when needed
• Deal with new business enquiries, follow up enquiries and provide accurate record keeping.

They are looking for someone with confidence in managing busy diaries and digital dictation. Previous experience in Residential Property/Conveyancing work is essential. It's extremely important that you are motivated and can demonstrate a "can do" approach. You'll need the ability to work well under pressure, be flexible, proactive, take ownership of issues and offer solutions.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Excellent working knowledge of all Microsoft Packages.
• Knowledge of P4W (Partners for Windows) desirable.
• Good working knowledge of third-party applications where appropriate e.g. Land Registry, BigHand, Oyez etc.
• Motivated attitude demonstrating a "can do" approach.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.
• Be proactive, take ownership of issues and offer solutions.
• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Considerate Team player who is able to work on own initiative.