Conveyancing Assistant

Elite Touch Group; Bournemouth, Poole, New Milton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Christchurch is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support a Partner in their Residential Conveyancing Team. The ideal candidate will have a background in Residential Conveyancing and be proficient in digital dictation. Key responsibilities include maintaining client contact and working effectively under pressure. This role offers benefits like flexible working hours, private healthcare, and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Free or subsidised parking

Enhanced maternity pay

Flexible working hours

Private healthcare

Performance related bonus

Recruitment incentive

Support for professional training

Mobile phones for qualifying staff

Discounted legal fees

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Previous Legal Secretarial/PA background in Residential Conveyancing.
• Experience with Case Management.
• Able to communicate accurately both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to a Partner within the Residential Conveyancing Team.
• Maintain appropriate client contact and return client calls.

Skills

Knowledge of the Residential Conveyancing Process

IT literacy

Friendly and approachable

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Pride in work

Client contact maintenance

Education

Minimum GCSE level qualification

Tools

Digital dictation software

Case Management systems

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant

Christchurch

Salary dependent on experience

Our well-established client is looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing team at their Christchurch office.

The main purpose of this role will be to provide direct support to one of the Partners within the Residential Conveyancing Team.

Ideal candidate

• Will have previous knowledge of the Residential Conveyancing Process is essential.
• Someone who is IT literate and confident in learning new processes
• Will be consistently friendly and approachable
• Enjoys working as part of a team, helping and supporting others
• Has the ability to work calmly, even under pressure
• Takes personal pride in their work and responsibility for issues
• Maintains appropriate client contact

Essential skills, attributes and experience

• Previous Legal Secretarial/PA background in Residential Conveyancing
• Case Management experience
• Digital dictation experience
• Ability to convey information accurately and articulately, both verbally and in writing
• Minimum GCSE level qualification
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Ability to adapt and respond to changes
• Ability to self-motivate
• Shows initiative
• Attention to detail, required to be methodical, systematic and organised
• Returns client calls and maintains client contact appropriately

Benefits

• Free or subsidised parking available to all
• Enhanced maternity pay for qualifying staff
• Flexible working hours
• Private healthcare
• Performance related bonus for qualifying staff
• Recruitment incentive of £2,500 or £500
• Support for professional training – including some funding and time off for study where applicable
• Mobile phones for qualifying staff
• Discounted legal fees
• Regular social events