Conveyancing Legal Assistant
Red Recruitment is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join our client, an award-winning multi-disciplinary law firm, to support their growing team of Solicitors.
Benefits & Package for a Conveyancing Legal Assistant
- Salary: Competitive, market-rate salary
- Hours: Monday - Friday, Office Hours
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: Totnes
- Excellent opportunities for career progression
- The opportunity to take a central role in the development of the firm's conveyancing offering
- A supportive working environment with importance placed on a healthy work/life balance
Key Responsibilities of a Conveyancing Legal Assistant
- Deal with new client instructions
- Deal with estimates, client care, source of funds and onboarding
- Issue a Contract Pack
- Liaise with clients by phone and email
- Deal with post-exchange and post-completion work
- Prepare completion statements
- Deal with completions and obtaining mortgage funds and sending funds
- Deal with registrations, SDLT returns
Key Skills & Experience of a Conveyancing Legal Assistant
- Previous experience working in a conveyancing or residential property department within a law firm is preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in preparing documentation and managing case files
- Confident communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional telephone manner
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards of client care
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficient in using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
- A proactive, positive, and client-focused approach to work
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements
- Have experience in using Leap
If you are interested in this position as a Legal Assistant and have the relevant skills and experience required, please apply now!
Red Recruitment (Agency)