Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Chesterfield
Salary: up to £28,000 per annum
Contract: Full Time, Permanent

The successful candidate will be expected to provide support to Fee Earners within the department under supervision from the Head of Department.
It is essential that applicants have a strong interest in working within a Conveyancing/Property department.

Role Overview:

• Providing key business support to a busy, fast-paced and reputable Conveyancing department.
• Running and supporting with varied cases, from initial enquiry through to conclusion.
• Supporting with the ongoing client files
• Working directly with the Property Paralegals & Solicitors
• Updating clients on their property progress
• Setting up and updating client files via case management system
• Checking and uploading documents, ID and client packs
• Communicating with clients via phone and email
• Handling calls, providing updates on existing files and dealing with any other enquiries.
• Sending client feedback forms and questionnaires
• Ensuring vetting, compliance and file management expectations are upheld
• Issuing contracts to clients
• Processing any payments
• Supporting solicitors in the team and helping them manage their caseloads by dealing with specific delegated tasks.
• Supporting solicitors dealing with Land registry applications. To include liaising with clients directly and the completion of court forms.
• Updating clients on their property progress
• Ensuring files are managed in compliance with the firms procedures (including checking and uploading documents, ID and client packs)

Employee Benefits:

• 27 days holiday + bank holidays
• Matched pension contribution (5% employer, 5% employee)
• Westfield health
• Xmas office closure
• Hybrid working (where possible)