Conveyancing Assistant

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Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal

An exciting opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant has arisen to join a reputable and well-established law firm in the heart of Heathfield. This firm has a beautiful, modern office and a small, friendly team of experts.

Due to expansion, this firm has a fantastic opportunity for a conveyancing assistant to join their residential property department.

This is a great opportunity for someone with secretarial/administrative/paralegal experience within conveyancing who is looking for something new! This firm can offer a supportive and welcoming environment, where you will be valued and appreciated.

The firm offers a friendly environment, long-term career opportunities, and a supportive team.

The successful Conveyancing Assistant will be responsible for duties such as (not limited to):

Assisting a Partner with a wide range of tasks on sale and purchase files, transfers of title, new build purchases, discharge, and re-mortgage work.

Liaising with clients and estate agents to deal with queries.

Keeping clients up to date with the progress of their transactions, both via email and telephone contact.

Ordering searches on sale and on purchase files.

Preparing contract packs, Land Registry, and mortgage forms and drafting Stamp Duty Land Tax returns.

Dealing with post exchange and completion formalities.

General file management and case tracking

Providing general administrative and secretarial support to the Residential Property Team.

Booking and coordinating meetings and diary management.

The successful Conveyancing Assistant will offer the following experience and skills:

Minimum of 6 months of experience in conveyancing (recent experience).

Efficient and well organised with attention to detail

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Able to work on own initiative

Able to work under pressure and to time constraints

Desirable experience and skills:

Experience as a legal secretary or conveyancing assistant within a Residential Conveyancing department.

Experience using case management software.

Good knowledge of residential conveyancing processes and procedures.

Working hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday (with 1 hour for lunch)

Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)

If you think this sounds like you, apply now!

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