Conveyancing Assistant
JAV143480_1724324596
Posted: 22/08/2024
- £20000 - £24000 per annum
- Birmingham, West Midlands
- Permanent
Join a reputable law firm based in Birmingham known for providing a wide range of legal services to both individuals and businesses. With a strong emphasis on client care, the firm has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, personalised legal advice across various areas of law.
Job Responsibilities:
- Relationship Building: Liaise with and strengthen relationships with professionals involved in property transactions.
- Client Interaction: Provide quotations to clients and prospective clients both verbally and in writing, and attend to clients both on the phone and in person.
- File Management: Administer the filing systems, including daily filing, opening, closing, storing, and retrieving client files.
- Document Preparation: Prepare correspondence and legal documents using the firm's case management system, and prepare files for completion.
- Completion Statements & Reporting: Draft completion statements and report to clients on searches, mortgage contracts, and title packs.
- Compliance Checks: Check Money Laundering Regulations (MLR) and obtain evidence of funds.
- Enquiries & Requirements: Raise enquiries with sellers' solicitors, reply to enquiries from lenders' solicitors, and deal with lender requirements.
- General Duties: Carry out additional duties and responsibilities as required to support the team.
Job Requirements:
- Experience: Ideally, you will have a minimum of 6 months' experience in a conveyancing department, though candidates with less experience may also be considered.
- Career Ambition: A strong desire to progress within the conveyancing field.
- Time Management: Ability to prioritise tasks, meet tight deadlines, and maintain calm under pressure, with excellent punctuality and timekeeping skills.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence in speaking to clients on the phone.
- Client Care: A commitment to delivering excellent client care.
Rewards and Benefits:
- Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan: Support for workplace wellbeing.
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Leave: Up to 33 days per year.
- Christmas Shutdown
If you would be interested in knowing more about this Birmigham based Conveyancing Assistant role, please contact Jenny Vickerstaff on 0161 831 8666 or email jenny.vickerstaff@saccomann.com
Jenny Vickerstaff
Consultant