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Conveyancing Assistant - Residential Property

Garforth, Leeds, UK

Job Type

Legal Services

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a conveyancing assistant to join our Client 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.

Experience in conveyancing is essential, specifically sales and purchase, as they would ideally want the applicant to hit the ground running. They will be a quick and accurate worker and be able to follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work with a lot of client contact. In return the firm offers a supportive learning environment with the opportunity to develop and progress their 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

Requirements

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

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