Conveyancing Assistant(Various Locations)

My client, one of Yorkshire's leading law firms are currently recruiting for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy property team at their Leeds area offices 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.

Job Description

They are currently recruiting for an experienced conveyancing assistant (12+ months experience in sales and purchase) to join their busy property team at their West Yorkshire office.

As a key part of the role is inputting data and preparing legal documents, the ability to work accurately and follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work is essential.  We pride ourselves on our professional and friendly client care and the successful candidate will be client focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

This firm offers a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to develop and progress your 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
Key Skills - Essential

Proficient IT skills
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 & as part of a team
Experience - Essential

Experience in a similar fast-paced role
12+ months experience in conveyancing
What's in it for you?

The salary for this role will be based on experience, therefore please indicate your current salary and expectations for this position. There are other great benefits to working for this firm which I can discuss in more detail!!!!

To apply for this Conveyancing Assistant role please send a copy of your CV to Adam Dell'Armi at (url removed) or alternatively give me a call on (phone number removed) to discuss further.

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