We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled Conveyancing Assistant to join our team. This position is suited for someone who has excellent communication skills and a proactive nature. This role is offered on a full or part time, permanent basis. This position focuses on delivering high-impact client care and providing essential support for the firm's conveyancing team. You will be responsible for the day-to-day support for the conveyancing team, reporting to the Head of Residential Conveyancing, and collaborating closely with the other conveyancers in the team.
We are a local, leading firm of expert solicitors with offices across Norfolk. Specialising in a wide range of legal services we are committed to delivering excellent client care and ensuring all legal matters are treated with the attention and efficiency our clients deserve.
Role Description
This is a on-site role for a Conveyancing Assistant located in Norwich, Norfolk. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the team on a range of Residential Conveyancing cases.
Responsibilities:
- Supporting Fee Earners with general administrative tasks
- Dealing with clients over the telephone and face to face
- Building a good rapport with Estate Agents and other parties
- Completing Land Registry applications and Property searches
- Opening files and proceeding with initial stages of conveyancing transactions and due diligence checks
- Completing Stamp Duty Land Tax forms
- Preparing contract packs in respect of sale transactions
- Post-completion procedures including submission of SDLT returns and applications for registration
- File closures
The ideal candidate will:
- Have strong Administrative skills
- Have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Be an excellent communicator
- Have exceptional time management
- Be organised, able to manage deadlines and prioritise when needed
- Be Dependable
- Have ability to adapt to new systems and procedures quickly with excellent IT skills
- Having previous experience of working with an Conveyancing Department is essential.
No referrals or recommendation from agencies please.
Employee Benefits
- Supportive and inclusive working environment
- Life insurance
- Income protection
- Pension scheme
- Salary Exchange Scheme
- 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Office closure over Christmas period
- 35 hour working week
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Employee discount on legal services
- Regular social events
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £24,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
