Dynamic Shared Ownership Conveyancing Assistant

Holmes and Hills LLP; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive, relaxed and flexible work

28 days’ annual leave plus bank HOL

Medicash cashback scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellbeing support, 24/7 GP access

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Family-friendly policies

Company sick pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Holmes & Hills LLP in Colchester is seeking a proactive Conveyancing Assistant to support a busy Shared Ownership team. You will liaise with clients and referrers, progress files, and assist on both resale and new-build Shared Ownership matters, including staircase and mortgage related work.

The role requires solid conveyancing knowledge, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work well within a team while managing time-critical tasks.

Qualifications

• Conveyancing/Shared Ownership experience obtained in a similar role.
• Good knowledge of residential property processes and procedures and confidence in managing transactions.
• Secretarial and audio dictation experience.
• Efficient and well organised, with attention to detail.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Adaptable and flexible with ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Ability to prioritise a case workload within tight time constraints under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist on the acquisition and disposal of Shared Ownership properties.
• Assist on the acquisition of New Build Shared Ownership Plot purchases.
• Deal with financial arrangements related to property acquisitions on behalf of buyer/lender including mortgage arrangements and gifts.
• Create and coordinate correspondence and document files for each client matter according to firm standards.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients and other professional contacts; support marketing activities.

Skills

Great communication skills

Team player

Great organizational skills

Job description

Holmes & Hills LLP in Colchester is seeking a proactive Conveyancing Assistant to support a busy Shared Ownership team. You will liaise with clients and referrers, progress files, and assist on both resale and new-build Shared Ownership matters, including staircase and mortgage related work.

The role requires solid conveyancing knowledge, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work well within a team while managing time-critical tasks.