Legal Secretary / Conveyancing Assistant

My client is searching for a Legal Secretary/Conveyancing Assistant to join their offices in Wallasey, Cheshire.

This post is on a Full time basis working as a Conveyancing Secretary in a very busy long-established firm of Solicitors.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of the firms Conveyancing team. The role is mainly of assisting a Licenced Conveyancer but assistance to other conveyancing fee earners may be required from time to time.

Duties to include but are not limited to:

• Providing quotations and taking instructions from clients and opening the matters on the Case Management System (LEAP)• Request and drafting of legal documents including contracts, completion statements, property searches, SDLT and LTT returns and Land Registry applications• Liaising with clients, estate agents, referrers, other parties solicitors and other parties involved in the Conveyancing process, maintaining clear and professional communication (both face-to-face and via telephone)• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client files, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations• Setting up files for exchange and completion and dealing with post-completion• Comply fully with CQS Protocol, Lexcel Protocol and the Office Manual• Dealing with Lender Portals downloading mortgage offers, requesting redemption statements and keeping portal up to date• General administration of files - printing of emails/documentation/ensuring checklists up to date and files are compliant• Audio Typing/BigHand Dictation

Experience:

• Previous experience in a Conveyancing role is required• Familiarity with Conveyancing terminology and processes• Proficiency in using Microsoft Outlook/LEAP Case Management System• Strong attention to detail and accuracy• Proactive and good organisational skills• Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal and Financial Recruitment.

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