Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Malmesbury

Full Time – Permanent

9.00am – 5.00pm

Salary is dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for a Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join our client based in Malmesbury.

The role

• The ideal candidate will have a good working knowledge of residential conveyancing, be confident communicating with clients and colleagues and work effectively on your own or as part of a team.

• Assisting with the preparation of contracts, leases and other property related documentation using Case Management and a variety of digital systems and web based portals.

• Drafting routine correspondence, preparing standard legal documents and updating case files accurately and efficiently.

• Liaising with Accounts to arrange money transfers, preparing risk and compliance documentation and coordinating with colleagues to ensure all required checks and processes are completed.

• Liaising professionally with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other Solicitors.

• Ensuring clear and timely communication at every stage of the conveyancing process.

• Making and receiving telephone calls, dealing with clients in person and on the phone, making appointments, assisting with queries.

• Accurate typing, preparing and amending draft documents, opening files, sending initial letters and providing clients with quotes.

• Preparing completed files for storage, general filing, photocopying and other duties as required. With support, intended to take ownership of progressing files in the fee earner’s absence.

• Carrying out all other general clerical duties and providing reception cover as needed during holidays and sickness.

Benefits

• Family friendly firm with real work life balance

• Supportive team and approachable leadership

• A full time role with 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

• Enhanced maternity pay

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