Estates Conveyancer

TAYLOR WIMPEY; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading homebuilder in Wolverhampton is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to provide vital administrative support in the plot conveyancing process. The ideal candidate should possess strong IT skills and demonstrate attention to detail. Responsibilities include issuing legal paperwork, assisting in property searches, and supporting the Estate Conveyancer. Join us in creating homes in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proficiency in IT including Word and Excel.
• Methodical and accurate approach with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to perform well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Estate Conveyancer with plot Conveyancing.
• Issue legal paperwork related to plots.
• Assist in obtaining property searches.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Attention to detail

Friendly telephone manner

Organizational skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Land Registry Portal

Stamp Duty Land Tax

Word

Excel

Job description

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Job Summary

As the Conveyancing Assistant, you will provide administrative support to the Estate Conveyancer(s), Assistant Divisional Legal Manager, and Divisional Legal Manager. Your role is to ensure an efficient, service-led, and cost-effective plot Conveyancing function that supports the business, especially in relation to plot sales and associated part exchanges, including the preparation of accurate contract documentation.

You will maintain high standards in the presentation and accuracy of all documents and correspondence issued by the department. Additionally, you will assist the Estate Conveyancers in achieving departmental performance targets related to the dispatch of contracts, exchanges, and completions.

You will collaborate with Business Units to gather information necessary for progressing plot transactions. Your responsibilities include attending to routine matters and queries arising before, during, or after the sale of individual plots or development projects.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Support the Estate Conveyancer, Assistant Divisional Legal Manager, and Divisional Legal Manager in delivering a service-led plot Conveyancing function supporting the business’s key operation of plot sales and part exchanges.
2. Help keep internal systems updated with issued papers, exchanges, and milestones to ensure the Business Units have current plot progression information.
3. Issue relevant legal paperwork related to plots reserved and notified to the department, such as preparing contracts and transfer/lease documents, and send paperwork to buyers' solicitors.
4. Perform general office duties including filing, photocopying, managing incoming and outgoing post, scanning, and handling telephone calls.
5. Assist in obtaining property searches, such as Local Authority Search, Drainage and Water Search, and pre-completion Land Registry searches for part exchange properties.
6. Submit monthly service charge payment requests to finance and notify Management Companies of completed plots.
7. Ensure completed files are regularly archived.

What you will have

• Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and online platforms like the Land Registry Portal, Stamp Duty Land Tax, and search providers.
• A methodical, accurate approach with keen attention to detail.
• A friendly, outgoing personality with a confident telephone manner.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, a willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude with potential for increased responsibilities.
• The ability to work effectively in a demanding, pressurized environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to maintain high standards.

Experience, Qualifications, Technical Requirements

• Extensive IT skills, including Word, Excel, and online platforms such as the Land Registry Portal, Stamp Duty Land Tax, and search providers.
• A methodical and precise approach with strong attention to detail.
• A pleasant, outgoing personality and confident telephone manner.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility, willingness to learn, and a proactive attitude.
• The ability to perform well under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to uphold standards.

What we offer at Taylor Wimpey

Inclusivity Statement

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, Taylor Wimpey is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals with disabilities and long-term health conditions, ensuring barriers to employment are eliminated. We guarantee an interview to applicants who declare a disability during the application process and meet the role's minimum requirements. Join us in building a diverse and empowered team.