Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Quest Recruitment Ltd; Otley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Assistant for their Otley office. The ideal candidate will possess experience in conveyancing and be adept at managing client communications and a high workload. Responsibilities include managing case files, updating systems, and providing administrative support. The firm promotes a supportive environment that encourages career development, making it a great opportunity for those looking to thrive in the legal sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in conveyancing, specifically sales and purchase is essential.
• Quick and accurate worker, able to follow instructions carefully.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Open new files and input instructions onto the Case Management system.
• Update the Case Management system as matters progress.
• Issue contracts on sale files and assist with enquiries.
• Order searches and deal with exchanges and paperwork.
• Set up completions and issue Mortgage reports to clients.
• Handle incoming post and telephone enquiries.
• Carry out general office administration duties.

Skills

Client-focused service

Ability to work under pressure

High volume work management

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Job description

About the job Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Residential Conveyancing Assistant – Otley

Our client is recruiting for a conveyancing assistant to join their property team at their Otley office on a full-time basis. The role is very client focused and the successful candidate will pride themselves on delivering a professional, helpful and friendly service.

Experience in conveyancing is essential, specifically sales and purchase, as they would ideally want you to hit the ground running. You will be a quick and accurate worker and be able to follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work with a lot of client contact. In return the firm offers a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to develop and progress their career.

Key Tasks

• Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system and producing relevant letters and documents.
• Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses.
• Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting in dealing with replies to enquiries.
• Ordering searches.
• Dealing with exchanges and related paperwork.
• Setting up completions.
• Issuing Mortgage reports to clients.
• Dealing with incoming post where appropriate.
• Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible.
• Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post and archiving.
• General administration duties for the office and firm.
• Literate and numerate.
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team.
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as a member of a team.