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We are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant for an exciting opportunity with a highly regarded firm based in Derby.
You will be responsible for assisting a Conveyancer to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency and you will be expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative and to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Your duties and responsibilities will include:
- Opening files and accompanying procedures, to include production of confirmation of instruction letters, updating central records and the entering of entities and capacities on each new client/matter file
- Ensuring client work is delivered to a consistently high standard and that client files are up to date and kept in a tidy state
- Co-ordinating the exchange of contracts
- Applying for searches on purchase transactions
- Preparing Contract documentation for the clients to sign
- Preparing the accounts packages and co-ordinating completions
- Dealing with the post-completion work
- Handling incoming calls from clients, estate agents and solicitors
- Using initiative to progress files within the limits of his/her own ability.
- Understand and comply with the requirements of the SRA Accounts Rules
- Acting in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures of the company in respect of client confidentiality & data protection, money laundering and health & safety issue
Essential Skills and Qualifications
- Having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the progress of Conveyancing matters.
- A minimum of 18-months experience in a law firm or within a similar environment.
- A good level of education.
- Competent typing ability.
- Excellent IT Skills with working knowledge of all MS applications, especially Word.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
An attractive salary and excellent career progression are both on offer to the successful individual.
