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Elite Personnel Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Near public transport

Pension

Free tea and coffee

Job summary

Elite Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Conveyancing/Legal Administration Assistant role in the UK. You will handle client ID checks, prepare engagement documents and draft basic property sale contracts, supporting the busy property team.

The role requires excellent organisation, attention to detail and a professional telephone manner. Proactive, flexible and team-focused attitude are essential as you manage priorities and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience in conveyancing or legal administration.
• Strong organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and completing client ID and compliance checks.
• Preparing client care and engagement documentation.
• Drafting basic property sale contracts.
• Obtaining Land Registry documents and official copies.
• Ordering property searches.
• Preparing and amending legal documents.
• Using Microsoft Word, including tracked changes.
• Preparing completion statements.
• Carrying out priority searches.
• Assisting with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.
• Preparing Land Registry applications, including AP1 forms.
• Producing professional emails, letters and documentation.
• Keeping client and matter systems fully updated.
• Arranging appointments and client meetings.
• Speaking with clients and providing updates throughout their transaction.
• Taking accurate messages and producing file notes.
• Supporting the wider property team when required.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Legal administration

Organisation & attention to detail

Microsoft Office/Word

Telephone professionalism

Prioritisation & deadlines

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Opening new files and completing client ID and compliance checks
• Preparing client care and engagement documentation
• Drafting basic property sale contracts
• Obtaining Land Registry documents and official copies
• Ordering property searches
• Preparing and amending legal documents
• Using Microsoft Word, including tracked changes
• Preparing completion statements
• Carrying out priority searches
• Assisting with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns
• Preparing Land Registry applications, including AP1 forms
• Producing professional emails, letters and documentation
• Keeping client and matter systems fully updated
• Arranging appointments and client meetings
• Speaking with clients and providing updates throughout their transaction
• Taking accurate messages and producing file notes
• Supporting the wider property team when required

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have:

• Previous experience within conveyancing, property or legal administration
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail
• Strong Microsoft Office and Word skills
• A confident and professional telephone manner
• The ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive, flexible and team-focused attitude

Benefits

• Near public transport
• Pension
• Free tea and coffee

Interested?

If you have worked as in Legal , Conveyancing Assistant, Property Assistant or Legal Administrator, this could be a fantastic next move.

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their UK Right to Work and complete an Elite Personnel application form.

Please note: Due to the volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Elite Personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client.