Conveyancing Assistant

A prestigious law firm in Chester is seeking a dedicated Paralegal/Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their Real Estate team. This full-time role, reporting to a Senior Fee Earner, offers the chance to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions will be highly valued. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in ensuring the team operates at peak efficiency.

Job Title: Paralegal / Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Location: Chester
Full Time: Full Time
Salary: Dependent on Experience

Benefits: Employee assistance programme, WPA cashback scheme, private medical insurance, enhanced sick pay, life cover 4 x annual salary, 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, 3 days additional paid leave for Christmas office closure, birthday day off, additional leave awarded with long service, company pension, voucher reward scheme, discounted legal services, recruitment referral scheme, Christmas bonus, free annual pension advice, family friendly policies, enhanced maternity and paternity policies, social events, ongoing training and development opportunities

This role is ideal for someone looking to advance their career in a reputable firm, where your skills and dedication will be recognised and rewarded. If you meet the criteria and are ready to take the next step in your career, this position could be the perfect fit.

Duties:

• Engage effectively with clients and third parties via telephone, written correspondence, and occasionally face-to-face, to provide advice and assistance
• Manage and chase various documentation, including ID, mortgage offers, and searches
• Maintain real-time updates on the case management system and third-party websites
• Ensure clients and business introducers receive exceptional service at all times
• Prepare necessary documentation throughout the conveyancing process
• Compile completion packs for the accounts department, including completion statements and invoices
• Handle post-exchange matters as directed by the team manager
• Oversee completions on the day of completion.
  - Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
  - Perform additional administrative duties as required to support the team.

Experience required:

• A minimum of 2 years of solid work experience as a Conveyancing Assistant in a Residential Conveyancing Department.
• Paralegal support experience and relevant training and/or qualifications.