Conveyancing Secretary

Conveyancing Secretary

Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 5 PM

Are you a proactive and detail-oriented individual with a passion for the property sector? Our client is looking for a Conveyancing Secretary to join their dynamic team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to support legal professionals while making a real impact, this role is for you.

What You'll Do:

As a Conveyancing Secretary, you will be the backbone of our client's conveyancing department, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service delivery. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Document Preparation: utilise digital dictation and word processing skills to prepare correspondence and legal documents.
• Initial Enquiries: Handle initial enquiries for sale and purchase files, providing a friendly and professional first point of contact.
• Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence related to Anti-Money Laundering (AML) obligations and risk management.
• Liaison Duties: Obtain necessary documentation from clients and communicate effectively with third-party providers, such as HMLR, search providers, and lenders.
• Drafting Contracts: Assist fee earners by drafting sale contracts and re-mortgage documentation.
• Client Communication: Provide regular updates to clients about their matters and handle ad-hoc enquiries from clients, estate agents, and third parties.
• Administrative Support: Perform various administrative duties, including typing legal documents, answering phones, and managing diaries.
• Financial Assistance: Assist fee earners with financial tasks, such as time recording, bill preparation, and monitoring work in progress.
• Filing Administration: organise and maintain client files, ensuring compliance with office procedures for filing and retrieval.
• Flexibility: Be prepared to cover for other legal secretaries as needed and take on ad-hoc duties.

What We're Looking For:

• Essential: Previous conveyancing experience and a solid understanding of the sector.

Why Join Us?

• Pension Scheme with "The People Partnership"
• Birthday day off
• Eye Care Optical Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Paid Christmas Shutdown (circa 4 days)
• Summer and Christmas parties
• Full training plan, including Learner agreements where required for further education
• After 3 month's probation Private Health Care with Benenden

Our client offers a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognised and valued. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills and advance your career in a vibrant setting.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you're enthusiastic about joining a team that champions excellence in the conveyancing field, we want to hear from you! Apply today to take the next step in your career as a Conveyancing Secretary.

Join us in creating a positive and professional environment where your skills will shine, and your efforts will be rewarded. Don't miss this exciting opportunity-apply now!

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