Conveyancing Assistant

The Conveyancing Assistant plays a crucial role in supporting our conveyancing department, assisting with various administrative tasks related to property transactions.

Please note that role is fully office-based

Key Responsibilities

  • Support Partner and Licenced Conveyancer in preparing and processing legal documents related to property transactions.
  • Opening files on company case management system
  • Conduct property searches and gather relevant information for clients.
  • Liaise with clients, estate agents, and other parties involved in transactions to ensure smooth communication.
  • ID and AML administration
  • Maintain accurate records and files, ensuring all documentation is organised and up to date.
  • Manage client enquiries and provide excellent customer service throughout the conveyancing process.
  • Support the team in managing deadlines and ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
  • General administrative support as needed.
  • Ad hoc reception cover, on a rota basis
  • Other duties as assigned which fall within your skills, experience and qualifications

Skills

  • Previous experience in a legal environment or knowledge of conveyancing processes
  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills are essential
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to effectively liaise with clients and colleagues
  • Experience in using office packages, email word etc and experience in using legal software packages
  • Able to work independently as well as part of a team
  • Able to prioritise workload and work to deadlines
  • Knowledge of the Land Registry process would be an advantage
  • Experience of transactional, remortgage, freehold and leasehold advantageous
  • A good knowledge of all aspects of Conveyancing beneficial

Experience

  • 6+ months experience in a legal environment
  • knowledge of conveyancing processes an advantage
  • Good working knowledge of client due diligence and AML requirement

If you are interested in applying for this role please send your CV and covering letter to Jill Young, jy@clarkemairs.com