Conveyancing Assistant

Elite Touch Group; Taunton, Bridgwater, Wellington, Minehead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established law firm in Bridgwater is looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to provide administrative support to their conveyancer. The successful candidate will manage communications with clients and third parties, compile legal documents, and assist with various administrative tasks. Proven experience in a similar role and familiarity with legal procedures are essential. The position demands excellent organisational skills and proficiency in MS Office. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or similar role.
• Familiarity with legal procedures and protocols.
• Competency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the conveyancer.
• Handle communication with clients and third parties.
• Compile contract papers for sales and draft documentation.
• Manage new business inquiries and file submissions.

Skills

Understanding of conveyancing tasks

Organisational skills

Telephone communication

MS Office proficiency

English proficiency

Job description

CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT

BRIDGWATER

SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE

Elite Touch Group Ltd are excited to be working with their well-established client, who are looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy friendly team based at their Bridgwater office.

Duties include

• General administrative support to Conveyancer.
• Handle communication with clients, other side lawyers, estate agents and other third parties, as required.
• Deal with new business enquiries and provide quotes to prospective clients.
• Open new files.
• Assist with gathering and recording the necessary documentation to meet AML and KYC requirements.
• Compile contract papers on a sale.
• Request and obtain items such as searches from agreed providers on a purchase.
• Obtain documents as required from HM Land Registry.
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence as directed by the Conveyancer.
• Draft search reports.
• Answer and direct phone calls, including dealing with administrative and straight-forward enquiries.
• Handle exchange of contracts as directed and approved by the Conveyancer.
• Prepare files for completion including obtaining redemption statements, drafting completion statements, internal paperwork and appropriate letters.
• Generate bills as requested by the conveyancer.
• Dealing with completions; ensuring payments are sent and received and requesting necessary cheques etc. liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties and submitting SDLT returns.
• Prepare draft AP1s for submission.
• Assist with requisitions from HM Land Registry and issuing responses where required.
• Assisting in file closures/archiving

You will possess

• Proven working understanding of tasks listed under responsibilities, likely obtained in a previous role as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols.
• Computer literacy with a good understanding of MS Office software.
• Proficiency in English.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• A good telephone manner.