Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant
York

An opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing assistant to join a exciting and forward thinking firm in York. This firm believes in investing in their people and provide training and support to ensure their teams succeed. An excellent location in the historical city of York making this role ideal for commuters. Client care is also a key focus within this thriving team and this shines through their 5* Trust pilot rating.

The role:

• To support a fee earner on a full and varied case load of Residential Property transactions - Sales and purchases, remortgages and New build Transactions- this role offers excellent exposure to a variety of work
• Open and closing files using a case management system
• Being the main point of contact to clients, updating them on the progress of their file and managing expectations delivering excellent client care and service
• Any preliminary matters on both sale and purchase files.
• Obtaining all required documentation from the client, other-side, third parties (such as HMLR, HMRC and Lenders).
• Drafting sale contracts and re-mortgage documentation as required by the Property Lawyer.
• Dealing with Lenders on both sale and purchase matters, checking redemption statements, mortgage offers and dealing with the financial calculations relating to the same as required by the Property Lawyer.
• Collating contract packs.
• Administrative duties relating to the title checks/title reports.
• Assisting the Property Lawyer in raising enquiries.
• Reviewing and reporting on mortgages.
• Ordering (all appropriate) searches, review and reporting on the same as directed by the Property Lawyer.
• Preparation of files for completion to include, final searches, requests for mortgage
• advances and liaison with Clients as to receipt of balance funds

The successful candidate will:

• Have a minimum of 1 year experience working as a Conveyancing Assistant or Property Paralegal in which you deal with sales and purchase transactions from start to finish at a reputable firm in support of a fee earner.
• A fantastic attention to details and an efficient and organised approach to tasks
• Excellent communication skills
• Top grade client care
• Be a solid and effective team player

In return this role offers excellent development and support in the role, a friendly and positive team environment, a competitive salary DOE.

Salary is £18K-£22K DOE