Conveyancing Assistant

Miller Grace Recruitment; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Lancashire is seeking a proactive Conveyancing Assistant to provide comprehensive support to their busy Property Team. The role requires a highly organized professional with at least 6-12 months' experience in conveyancing, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities. This position is essential for managing a high-volume caseload efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Development opportunities within a supportive environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 6-12 months experience in a conveyancing environment.
• Proficient in IT with strong literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to work accurately and follow instructions meticulously.
• Excellent client care and communication skills.
• Organized and capable of managing a high-volume workload.
• Proactive and adaptable, working well both independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and paralegal support for residential sales and purchases.
• Manage files, case progression, and documentation.
• Order property searches and manage exchanges.
• Draft reports and handle client communications.
• Perform general administrative duties for the department.

Skills

Proficient IT skills

Strong literacy

Strong numeracy

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work well under pressure

Flexible and adaptable approach

Job description

Overview

Conveyancing Assistant

We are recruiting for a proactive and experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join one of our clients within their busy Property Team. This is a full-time position that requires a highly organised professional who can provide comprehensive support to our Fee Earners and contribute effectively to a high-volume caseload.

The role is demanding and requires an individual who is not only a quick and accurate worker but who also prides themselves on delivering a professional, helpful, and friendly service to every client.

Key Responsibilities

You will provide essential administrative and paralegal support across the full range of residential sale and purchase transactions. Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• File Management: Opening new files, inputting instructions onto the Case Management system, and generating initial documentation.

• Case Progression: Maintaining and updating the Case Management system as matters progress, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Documentation: Issuing contracts on sale files, assisting with replies to enquiries, and setting up completions.

• Searches: Managing the process of ordering property searches.

• Exchanges: Dealing with the paperwork and processes related to the exchange of contracts.

• Client Communication: Drafting and issuing Mortgage Reports and handling incoming telephone and written enquiries from clients and third parties.

• Administrative Support: Filing, billing, sorting post, photocopying, and general administrative duties for the office and department.

To succeed in this fast-paced environment, you must be capable of hitting the ground running.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience: A minimum of 6-12 months experience in a conveyancing environment, specifically dealing with sales and purchases.

• Skills: Proficient IT skills, strong literacy, and numeracy.

• Accuracy: A proven ability to work accurately and follow instructions meticulously.

• Client Care: Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.

• Organisation: The ability to work well under pressure, prioritise a high-volume workload, and meet tight deadlines.

• Attitude: A flexible, adaptable, and proactive approach to work, capable of working on your own initiative and as part of a close-knit team.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience. Please indicate your current salary and expectations in your application.

• Development: A supportive learning environment with real opportunities to develop and progress your career.