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SalaryWoolton
£20,000 – £26,000
A rare opportunity has arisen for a positive and supportive individual to join a client-focused law firm in Woolton as a full-time Conveyancing Assistant. This role offers a fantastic chance for someone local to Woolton to support friendly and efficient fee earners with quality mixed residential conveyancing matters. The firm has excellent online reviews and a loyal following, making this an exciting opportunity for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administrative Assistance: Provide administrative support in the conveyancing department.
- Case Management: Effectively and accurately manage cases in line with the firm's standards and legal requirements.
- Contract Preparation: Prepare Contract Packs.
- Search Requests: Request searches and apply for mortgage funds.
- Redemption Statements: Obtain Redemption Statements.
- Completion Documents: Prepare completion documents and manage all steps in the transaction and completion process.
- Post-Completion Procedures: Handle post-completion procedures, including the submission of SDLT returns and applications for registrations.
- File Management: Prepare, organise, and archive legal files and supporting documentation.
- Client Interaction: Handle client and third-party telephone calls, enquiries, and requests efficiently and politely.
- Compliance: Adhere to and promote compliance with the Conveyancing Quality Scheme, the Conveyancing Protocol, firm policies, practices, and procedures, applicable legislation, and any relevant quality standards.
- Case Management System: Experience using the Hoowla case management system is an advantage.
Benefits:
- A friendly working environment
- Ongoing training, development, and support
- An innovative bespoke case management system
- Opportunity for career progression with no glass ceiling
- Company pension
- The ability to work to deadlines, prioritise, and manage a varied caseload
- The ability to work well both as part of a team and on their own initiative
- Strong legal and leadership skills with attention to detail
- Excellent organisation and time-management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills for dealing with colleagues, clients, and others
This is an excellent opportunity for someone local to Woolton seeking a new challenge in a supportive and progressive law firm. Please send your Cv to lois@douglas-scott.co.uk.
