Location: Barnsley
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Type: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
An established and growing legal practice is looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy and supportive Conveyancing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused individual to provide administrative and transactional support across a varied residential conveyancing caseload. You will work closely with the wider team to ensure files progress efficiently and clients receive a professional and responsive service.
Key Responsibilities
Providing day-to-day administrative support to the Conveyancing team
Opening, maintaining and closing client files accurately
Managing incoming post and ensuring correspondence is allocated correctly
Supporting sale files from initial instruction through to completion
Assisting with sale enquiries and mortgage redemption's
Supporting the exchange and completion process
Preparing completion statements and assisting with completion monies
Liaising with clients, lenders, solicitors and other third parties
Providing regular updates and responding to client queries
Preparing completion letters and associated documentation
Assisting with requisitions and Certificates of Title
Issuing contract packs for sale files
Managing requests for money on account
Regularly chasing outstanding matters to ensure files continue to progress
Assisting with the management of the LMS and Lender Exchange portals
Ensuring files are properly closed with a nil balance
Processing interim and final bills
Providing additional support across the department during busy periods and covering colleagues during annual leave
Managing client appointments and incoming telephone calls
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a legal or conveyancing environment and will be highly organised, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced team.
You will have:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Good organisational and time-management skills
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
A professional and calm approach when dealing with clients
Good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Experience using a legal case management system
Previous experience processing bills
An understanding of legal terminology and conveyancing processes
The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively to a wider team
What's on Offer?
Opportunity to join a growing Conveyancing team
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Varied role with exposure to the full conveyancing process
Opportunity to develop your legal and conveyancing experience
Long-term career development opportunities
If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a supportive and forward-thinking legal environment, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Salary description
£24000.00 - £27000.00 per year