Conveyancing Assistant

We are seeking applications from Legal Secretaries/Assistants ideally with at least 1 years’ experience to effectively assist Fee Earners with Residential Conveyancing matters. Skills/Qualities Required * Effective administration, organisation, and communication skills. * Good time management. * The ability to work under pressure. * A caring and empathetic approach towards both clients and colleagues. * Motivated and proactive. * Attention to detail. * Teamwork and cooperation. Main Duties Work alongside a trainee solicitor and senior conveyancer to: * Attend upon clients and others to take instructions and information. * Type dictated letters, documents, and notes. * Order searches on properties. * Obtain ID from clients and complete ID checks. * Liaise with third parties such as estate agents, solicitors, management companies. * Advise clients and keep them informed throughout the duration of their matter. * Undertake post-completion tasks such as SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications. * Assist with general matter progression. * General administration duties such as scanning post onto the system. * Flexibility to work at any other office and assist other Fee Earners, as and when required. Salary and Holidays The salary for this role is up to £24,500 per annum depending on experience. Annual holiday entitlement in a full calendar year is 20 days, increasing yearly to 25 days by 5 years’ service. This is in addition to bank holidays and an extra 3 days to be used between Christmas and New Year. Benefits * Paid sick leave, dependant’s leave, and birthday leave. * Health benefit with Medicash, which new starters can join after 6 months’ service. * Staff discount on Wills & LPAs and Residential Conveyancing, eligible for after 6 months’ service. * Staff wellbeing and social events. * Different opportunities for reward and recognition throughout the year including a Bonus Policy, Employee Referral Programme, Employee Recognition, and a Client Care Quarterly Reward. * Formal performance review process. * Annual salary and bonus review in June of each year