Conveyancing Assistant

Our well established client is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant who is looking to be a fee earner and handle their own cases (with assistance) in their busy London Office

Primary Responsibilities

• To support the firm in the provision of legal services by providing legal assistance to Conveyancers and clients.
• Preparing and collating online quotations using the electronic quote tool. Including preparing initial quotes, liaising with potential clients and assisting with queries, through to successful instruction.
• Dealing with the Land Registry, Mortgage Lenders and other relevant parties including, but not limited to, Requisitions.
• To assist Conveyancers in the management of their caseload by undertaking legal procedures as supervised by the Conveyancer.
• To assist Conveyancers with file related queries, either by telephone or face-to-face, ensuring client service levels and client standards are always adhered to.
• To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer.
• To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary.
• To open and process post in accordance with the firm's or clients Service Level Agreements.
• To progress cases on a timely and effective basis in accordance with professional standards, internal procedures, key dates and milestones.
• Making applications to facilitate the registration of legal Title at the Land Registry.
• Updating the case management system/client systems as appropriate to ensure compliance.
• Preparing files and closing and archiving.
• Undertaking training as appropriate. This may include (but is not limited to) firm training, regulatory training and developmental training (if appropriate).
• Identify suitable opportunities to cross-sell the Firm's services (as appropriate).

NOTE: This job description is not exhaustive and will be subject to periodic review. It may be amended to meet the changing needs of the business. The post-holder will be expected to participate in the process, and we would aim to reach agreement on any changes

To apply please send your CV to Kimberley Peterson as directed.