Conveyancing Assistant
- Recruiter
- Tors Ltd
- Location
- Somerset
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 03 Oct 2018
- Ref
- TOR:16606
- Job Title
- Paralegal
- Practice Area
- Residential Property / Conveyancing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An excellent opportunity has arisen in our client’s busy Residential Property, Farms & Estates team for a Conveyancing Assistant to provide administrative support to the full Conveyancing process.
The role will provide excellent exposure to all aspects of the conveyancing process such as opening files, involvement in searches and completions paperwork. They offer the opportunity to progress into a more advanced role following training.
About You
Experience in an administrative role, ideally gained in a legal services or property environment.
Experience in Conveyancing processes such as land registry searches and completions is highly desirable
A good academic/school record
Preferably have gained or studying towards a legal qualification such as the LPC or ILEx
A positive, helpful and client focused attitude
Exceptional organisation and planning skills, with an ability to prioritise workload effectively in a deadline driven environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Flexible and enthusiastic approach to work
Excellent telephone & face to face manner
Experience using Microsoft Word Packages and Outlook with the ability to learn new IT Systems with training.
Experience of using a case management system is highly desirable.
About the Role
Complete standard letters and other relevant documents for clients as requested by the fee earners and present for approval.
Assist in the opening of client files and updating their records onto the DMS (Document Management System)
Provide general administrative support in following areas: photocopying, faxing, scanning, binding documents and deeds, filing and archiving.
Undertake initiations and completion paperwork including invoicing
Provide support with Land Registry searches and other searches as required
Complete Billing function and Financial Statements with accuracy
Prepare and submit documents to Land Registry promptly, with diary management and monitoring required
To deal with enquires from clients and local agents on the phone, email and face to face.