Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Location
Wimborne Minster
Salary
Salary to Negotiation
Posted
16 Jul 2021
Closes
03 Aug 2021
Ref
DF63700
Contact
Dante Friend
Job Title
Paralegal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant , Dorset

My client is a high street firm but with a very visible presence in the Dorset area.

As a result of the firm being very busy within conveyancing there is an opportunity for an experienced legal assistant or paralegal to join the firm.

This is an exciting time to join the firm as there are growth plans in place.

It is expected you will be able to provide paralegal support to the Residential Conveyancing team dealing with all aspects of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion and post completion. You will be responsible for supporting a busy team with a varied caseload covering a variety of conveyancing matters, taking calls, looking after clients, maintaining relations with estate agents and other third parties and assisting with file management.

If you have previous legal, paralegal or secretarial experience within residential conveyancing and a sound working knowledge of Microsoft Office along with good typing skills, we would love to hear from you. Case management experience would also be advantageous.

Your role will involve:

Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and the Land Registry
Opening and closing files
Ordering searches
Carrying out AMKL and KYC checks
Drafting and preparing letters and legal documents
Diary management for the Residential Property Solicitor
Handling telephone queries from the client and 3rd parties
Preparing and overseeing exchanges and completions, under the supervision of the Solicitor
Post Exchange, Completion and post-Completion formalities

You will be a good team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Applications from relocators will be considered however you should be able to demonstrate a commitment to live and work in the south Dorset area.

Shortlisting now for this outstanding Conveyancing opportunity with prospects.