Conveyancing Assistant

Howarth and Hollings; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly working environment

Training to become a conveyancer

Supportive team

Job summary

Howarth & Hollings is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy residential conveyancing team in Keighley. You will support a partner from instruction through completion and post-completion, communicating confidently with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and solicitors.

Experience in residential conveyancing is essential, with exposure to both sale and purchase transactions. You will handle file openings, documentation, exchanges, and post-completion tasks in a

Qualifications

• Has previous experience working in residential conveyancing, ideally with at least 6 months' experience.
• Has experience of both sale and purchase transactions.
• Is confident dealing directly with clients by telephone and email.
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Is organised and able to manage competing priorities.
• Works accurately and pays close attention to detail.
• Is comfortable working in a busy environment and meeting deadlines.
• Has good IT and keyboard skills.
• Can follow instructions while also using their own initiative.
• Has a friendly, professional and approachable manner.
• Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and setting up matters on our case management system.
• Preparing and issuing initial client documentation.
• Carrying out routine client and transaction administration.
• Preparing contract documentation on sale transactions.
• Assisting with enquiries and obtaining information and documentation required to respond to enquiries.
• Preparing and sending routine correspondence to clients, solicitors, estate agents, brokers and other third parties.
• Preparing files for exchange of contracts.
• Setting up and assisting with completions.
• Obtaining redemption statements and other completion information.
• Keeping clients and other parties updated throughout transactions.
• Dealing with incoming emails, post and telephone enquiries.
• Updating the case management system as matters progress.
• Assisting with post-completion administration where required; and
• Providing general administrative support to the conveyancing team.

Skills

Communication

IT skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Howarth & Hollings is an established conveyancing practice based in the centre of Keighley. We have been helping clients with their property transactions since 1988 and pride ourselves on providing a friendly, approachable and highly professional service.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experiencedConveyancing Assistantto join our team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with existing residential conveyancing experience who wants to become an important part of a busy, supportive and growing practice.

The role

You will work closely with one of our partners and assist with residential property transactions from initial instruction through to completion and post-completion.

The role is highly client focused, so we are looking for someone who is confident communicating with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers, solicitors and other parties involved in a transaction.

Previous conveyancing experience is essential. Ideally, you will already have a good understanding of both sale and purchase transactions and be comfortable working in a busy conveyancing environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Opening new files and setting up matters on our case management system;
• Preparing and issuing initial client documentation;
• Carrying out routine client and transaction administration;
• Preparing contract documentation on sale transactions;
• Assisting with enquiries and obtaining information and documentation required to respond to enquiries;
• Preparing and sending routine correspondence to clients, solicitors, estate agents, brokers and other third parties;
• Preparing files for exchange of contracts;
• Setting up and assisting with completions;
• Obtaining redemption statements and other completion information;
• Keeping clients and other parties updated throughout transactions;
• Dealing with incoming emails, post and telephone enquiries;
• Updating the case management system as matters progress;
• Assisting with post-completion administration where required; and
• Providing general administrative support to the conveyancing team.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience working in residential conveyancing, ideally with at least 6 months' experience;
• Has experience of both sale and purchase transactions;
• Is confident dealing directly with clients by telephone and email;
• Has excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Is organised and able to manage competing priorities;
• Works accurately and pays close attention to detail;
• Is comfortable working in a busy environment and meeting deadlines;
• Has good IT and keyboard skills;
• Can follow instructions while also using their own initiative;
• Has a friendly, professional and approachable manner; and
• Enjoys working as part of a close-knit team.

Experience with new-build, leasehold or other more complex residential transactions would be advantageous but is not essential.

What we can offer:

You will be joining an established practice at an exciting stage of its development.

We offer a friendly and supportive working environment where you will work closely with experienced Partners and have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and take on greater responsibility as your experience grows, and to be trained to be a conveyancer.

We value people who take pride in their work, provide excellent service to clients and want to build a long-term career in conveyancing.

Job type:Full-time, Permanent

Salary:Competitive and dependent upon experience