Conveyancing Assistant

We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our well-established Residential Conveyancing Team based at our Stevenage office. As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing exceptional support to our busy team, ensuring unparalleled levels of client service.

This role is crucial to the success of our experienced team who have a demanding workload. This means that you must be able to handle pressure and be able to prioritise your daily workload.

Key Responsibilities of this role:

You will assist in the day to day running and administration of Conveyancing files to include preparation of standard letters and documents via the Case Management system from the outset of a transaction through to completion, preparation of bills and completion statements, setting up and dealing with completions and all post-completion matters. You will be responsible for complying with the firm’s money laundering requirements i.e. obtaining clear results and if referred then producing standard letters to clients requesting proof of identification

Additional requirements of this role:

• Attending to clients, estate agents, solicitors, intermediaries and other 3rd parties both on the telephone/email and in person when requested to provide updates and general advice.
• Acting as the first point of contact for all clients where possible.
• Preparing work as requested by any Conveyancing fee earner to whom you report to.
• Assisting in the personal organisation of fee earners through the operation of the Case Management system to its full potential and tasks/diary management.
• Updating the Land Registry and various lender online portals
• Creating online ID requests and requesting funds via our online portal
• Filing of papers and other general administrative duties.

Requirements:

It is essential that the candidate be able to demonstrate at least 1 year of previous experience & knowledge of working in an Assistant role in a Residential Conveyancing Department and that they have the skills required to undertake this role

This role is subject to SRA regulatory requirements, satisfactory references, due diligence checks, DBS clearance, and compliance with our Anti-Money Laundering policies.