Legal Assistant - Conveyancing

Our client are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Legal Assistant to join their Residential Conveyancing Department. This permanent position.

Responsibilities:

• Opening and closing files in the firm's case management system
• Updating clients, solicitors, and estate agents via telephone and email daily
• Taking client instructions, verifying sources of funds, and checking IDs
• Preparing draft documents and issuing sales contracts
• Requesting mortgage redemption figures
• Drafting transfer deeds
• Replying to sales enquiries
• Ordering property searches
• Managing the exchange of contracts for sales and purchases
• Conducting pre-completion searches
• Submitting LTT/SDLT tax returns
• Handling post-completion processes

Requirements:

• Previous experience as a conveyancing assistant is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritise workloads
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and good typing skills
• Organised, efficient, and adaptable

Other Relevant Requirements:

• Understanding and compliance with the Firm's Equality & Diversity Policy in interactions with clients, staff, and external service providers

Salary and Benefits:

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• Full-time position with consideration for part-time hours
• 21 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to earn an additional 4 days of annual leave per year through our loyalty scheme