SJC Partners
Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Wakefield
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
A well-established and respected law firm in Wakefield is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy Residential Conveyancing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and organised individual with at least two years' conveyancing experience to become part of a supportive and professional firm. You'll play a key role in assisting fee earners with a varied caseload, helping to ensure transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
- Liaising with estate agents and mortgage brokers via telephone and email to provide updates on transactions.
- Handling incoming client enquiries and resolving matters wherever possible.
- Preparing and issuing contract packs.
- Assisting with replies to enquiries.
- Audio typing and dictation as required.
- Preparing and issuing mortgage reports to clients.
- Managing incoming post and correspondence.
- Requesting mortgage funds, ordering redemption statements and obtaining estate agents' accounts.
- Preparing completion packs, including draft completion statements and bills.
- Assisting with completions and post-completion administration.
- Filing, billing, photocopying and general administrative support.
- Providing additional support to the conveyancing team as required.
The ideal candidate will have:
- A minimum of 2 years' experience working within Residential Conveyancing.
- Strong knowledge of the conveyancing process.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload.
- The ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication and client care skills.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
- The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
- A proactive and positive approach with excellent attention to detail.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
- Full-time, permanent position.
- Opportunity to join an established and supportive legal team.
- Friendly working environment with ongoing career development opportunities.
If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking for your next opportunity with a respected law firm, please contact Ashleigh OHagan for more information.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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