Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Hethertons Solicitors; York; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm in York is seeking a Residential Conveyancing Assistant. This role involves supporting the conveyancing team, managing documentation, and communicating with clients and third parties. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years' experience in Residential Conveyancing and is proficient in Microsoft Office. Opportunities for career development are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience in Residential Conveyancing.
• Able to work quickly and accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient with MS Office and legal case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide quotes to clients for purchase/sale/remortgage.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, and third parties.
• Prepare Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns and draft applications.
• Keep clients updated with a polite and efficient approach.
• Request searches, documents, statements from Land Registry and lenders.
• Draft contracts and liaise with buyers solicitors and others.
• Ensure client data is accurately recorded in the case management system.
• Prepare bills and financial documentation; assist with completions.

Skills

Understanding of Residential Conveyancing

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Experience with financial information

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Legal case management system

Job description

Department: Residential Conveyancing
Role: Residential Conveyancing Assistant
Location: York office
Experience: Minimum 2 years working as an assistant in Residential Conveyancing
Salary: DOE
Purpose: To provide assistance to our thriving Residential Conveyancing team. You will be involved in all conveyancing duties up to and following completion, supporting and partnering with our residential solicitors.

Details

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our well-established company where we offer a personal approach to all our clients. You will be part of our busy Residential Conveyancing team in York with great opportunities for career development.

Essential Elements of the Role

• Good understanding of all aspects of Residential Conveyancing
• Providing purchase/sale/remortgage quotes to clients
• Prepare estimate of costs and initial paperwork
• Dealing with identification documents and understanding AML procedures
• Keep clients updated with an efficient and polite approach throughout the process
• Request searches, relevant documents, redemption statements, deeds and required information from the Land Registry, Search Providers, lenders and other 3rd parties.
• Draft Contract packs to buyer’s solicitor
• Liaise with clients, estate agents and third parties in writing, in person and on the telephone.
• Ensure all client personal information is recorded accurately in the case management system
• Ensure all relevant documents are saved and correctly named in the case management system
• Preparing bills and financial documentation
• Exchanging contracts and organising completions
• Updating and closing of matter files in the case management system and recording of client data
• Post completion work, including preparation of Stamp Duty Land Tax Returns, drafting applications to the Land Registry, deeds schedules, etc
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, company policies and procedures
• Meet the highest quality of ethical standards

Knowledge & Skills

• Minimum of 2 years previous experience of working in Residential Conveyancing
• Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Able to prioritise and effectively manage conflicting priorities
• Able to work quickly and accurately with strong attention to detail
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Effectively manage sensitive and confidential information
• Previous experience of dealing with financial information
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel and legal case management system

More specific details will be provided to specific candidates upon submission of their CV details.

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