Conveyancing Assistant

Eventus Legal are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join a regional firm in their Harrogate, North Yorkshire office. This is a permanent, full-time office-based position. The firm offers a generous salary (depending on experience), along with a holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays (which rises incrementally with service), and additional leave over Christmas, company paid Healthcare plan, pension scheme and a huge focus on personal development.

Role responsibilities

The incoming Conveyancing Assistant will be expected to provide secretarial and administrative assistance within the residential conveyancing team. You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ordering of property searches and carrying out necessary client ID checks
• Land registry management – registration of completed properties and ongoing follow up
• Preparation of client bills and reading account ledgers
• Preparing and overseeing exchanges and completions, under the supervision of the Conveyancer
• Preparation, organisation and archiving of legal files and supporting documentation.
• Digital dictation and diary management.
• Handling of client and 3rd party telephone calls, enquiries and requests.
• Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required.

All work is to be carried out in line with the firm’s values; to work to be the best that you can and to develop a culture of respect, encouragement, and support. You’ll be working in a collaborative, positive and fast-paced working environment with genuine opportunities to progress in your career.

Person specification

Applications are sought from experienced Legal Assistants, Paralegals, Conveyancing Assistants who have the following skills and attributes:

• Prior experience in a conveyancing role (minimum 12 months)
• A strong desire to offer outstanding service.
• Ambition to develop and progress
• Accurate typing and strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Case Management Software (preferably Proclaim) is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team to contribute to the friendly working atmosphere

You must have prior experience in a similar role to be considered for this vacancy.

Benefits and Rewards

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join the Harrogate, North Yorkshire office of a supportive and committed team who actively encourage one another. They have generous benefits including:

• A competitive salary depending on experience, up to £28,000 for highly experienced applicants
• Generous holiday allowance of 23 days plus bank holidays (this rises incrementally with service) and Christmas closure that you don’t have to save holidays for
• Birthday as an additional day off
• Stakeholder pension
• Employee assistance programmes including Remote GP service
• NHS Top Up Healthcare plan
• Discounted legal products

About the Company

This is a chance to join a highly successful law firm with several offices throughout Yorkshire. They are long-established yet forward-thinking in strategy, management, and their application of technology. They have a real focus on providing an excellent, professional service in rural areas, and show a commitment to giving back by raising money for various local charities.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Conveyancing Assistant job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at [email protected] or phone 0113 418 2494.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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