Conveyancing Assistant

Puro Associates; Ledston; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Regular complimentary social events

22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, 2

Slightly shorter working hours may be

Job summary

Puro Associates is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support fee earners through residential property transactions from instruction to completion. You will manage communications with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors, and handle file opening, AML checks, searches, documents, replies to enquiries, exchanges and completions.

The role requires strong organisation, attention to detail, excellent communication, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining high client

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant within a residential property team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Residential property

AML/KYC knowledge

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Client care

Multi-tasking

Proactive attitude

Tools

FormEvo

Legal case management systems

Job description

• Supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Managing communications with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors.
• Opening files and completing AML and client due diligence checks.
• Requesting searches, title documents and redemption statements.
• Reviewing and preparing conveyancing documentation.
• Drafting and issuing contract packs.
• Preparing replies to enquiries and requisitions.
• Assisting with exchanges and completions.
• Preparing completion statements and bills.
• Maintaining accurate file records and updating the case management system.
• Dealing with post-completion administration.
• Proactively progressing transactions and keeping clients updated.

About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant within a residential property team.
• Experience supporting freehold and leasehold sales and purchases.
• A good understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Knowledge of AML and client verification requirements.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• A proactive and positive approach to supporting fee earners and clients.
• Remortgages and Transfers of Equity.
• FormEvo.
• Legal case management systems.
• 22 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days.
• Free on-site parking.
• Company pension.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Regular complimentary social events.
• Slightly shorter working hours may be considered.