Conveyancing Assistant

About the Company:
A leading regional law firm with a strong presence across the East Midlands and South Yorkshire. The firm is recognised for its commitment to client service and professional development, offering a collaborative and inclusive work environment. With a focus on residential property, the firm provides comprehensive legal services to a diverse client base.

Role Summary:
An opportunity to join the Residential Property team as a Conveyancing Assistant, supporting the conveyancing process from instruction to post-completion. The role involves liaising with clients and stakeholders, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position offers exposure to a wide variety of conveyancing matters, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, remortgages, transfer of equity, equity release, landlord purchases, shared ownership, and new builds.

Key Responsibilities:
Client Liaison: Communicate with clients, banks, building societies, and estate agents to facilitate transactions
Document Preparation: Prepare and manage legal documents, including SDLT forms and completion statements
File Management: Open and maintain client files using the firm's case management system
Post-Completion Duties: Handle registrations and other post-completion tasks
Administrative Support: Assist with quotes, instructions, and general administrative

Requirements:
Previous experience in a conveyancing or legal support role
Strong organisational and communication skills
Proficiency in using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• 33 days' annual leave
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 25% discount on selected legal services
• Ongoing professional development
• Collaborative work culture and social committee and events

Open and maintain client files using the firm's case management system
Post-Completion Duties: Handle registrations and other post-completion tasks
Administrative Support: Assist with quotes, instructions, and general administrative

Requirements:
Previous experience in a conveyancing or legal support role
Strong organisational and communication skills
Proficiency in using case management systems and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Benefits:

• 33 days' annual leave
• 3% employer pension contribution
• 25% discount on selected legal services
• Ongoing professional development
• Collaborative work culture and social committee and events