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Conveyancing Assistant

The Barrington Law Partnership
Bishop Auckland

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
3 hours ago

Qualifications

Filing
Microsoft Office
Administrative experience
Organisational skills
IT
Communication skills

Full job description

About the Role

The Barrington Law Partnership is seeking a motivated, organised and experienced Conveyancing Assistant to support our busy Conveyancing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing experience who is looking to further develop their skills within a residential and commercial property department.

The successful candidate will support Fee Earners in progressing conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion, helping to ensure matters are dealt with efficiently and clients receive a high standard of service throughout the process.

Key Responsibilities

The Conveyancing Assistant will provide administrative and practical support to the Conveyancing team, including:

Supporting Fee Earners and Paralegals with the progression of residential and commercial conveyancing files from instruction through to completion and post-completion
Opening new files and carrying out initial administrative and compliance procedures
Preparing and sending client care documentation
Requesting and reviewing identity documents and carrying out compliance checks
Preparing draft contract packs and assisting with legal documentation
Ordering searches, obtaining title documents and identifying routine issues for escalation where appropriate
Liaising directly with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties in a professional manner
Handling telephone calls, emails and general correspondence
Providing clients and third parties with routine updates on transaction progress
Keeping case management systems updated with accurate file notes, task lists and progress updates
Supporting the team with exchange, completion and post-completion administration
Preparing and submitting Land Registry applications and SDLT returns under supervision where appropriate
Supporting effective file management, including document management, scanning, filing and other administrative tasks as required

Person SpecificationEssential Skills and Experience

Minimum 12 months’ experience working in a conveyancing department
Good understanding of the key stages of residential conveyancing transactions
Experience assisting with sale, purchase, remortgage and/or transfer of equity files
Familiarity with contract packs, searches, title documents, mortgage offers, Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions
Strong administrative and organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good written and verbal communication skills
Confident and professional manner when dealing with clients and third parties
Ability to manage competing tasks and meet deadlines in a busy working environment
Able to work as part of a team while taking ownership of delegated tasks
Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and case management systems

Desirable

Experience using the LEAP case management system
Experience assisting with commercial property transactions
Previous experience working in a law firm or professional services environment
Knowledge of compliance, AML and client due diligence procedures

Personal Qualities

Reliable, hardworking and organised
Positive and proactive attitude
Able to work with a degree of independence while knowing when to escalate issues
Strong client care skills
Able to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times
Willing to develop existing conveyancing knowledge and take on further responsibility

What We Offer

The opportunity to gain further hands-on experience in a busy Conveyancing department
Support and training from experienced legal professionals
A friendly and professional working environment
Career development opportunities within the firm

Work Location: In person

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