Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant Gateshead 

Looking to recruit a support assistant in the Conveyancing department to support an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner. 

Main Responsibilities:-

• To support the firm in the provision of legal services by providing legal assistance to Conveyancers and clients
• Preparing and collating online quotations using the electronic quote tool. Including preparing initial quotes, liaising with potential clients and assisting with queries, through to successful instruction
• Dealing with the Land Registry, Mortgage Lenders and other relevant parties including, but not limited to
• To assist Conveyancers in the management of their caseload by undertaking legal procedures as supervised by the Conveyancer
• To assist Conveyancers with file related queries, either by telephone or face-to-face, ensuring client service levels and client standards are always adhered to
• To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer
• To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary
• To open and process post in accordance with the firm’s or clients Service Level Agreements
• To progress cases on a timely and effective basis in accordance with professional standards, internal procedures, key dates and milestones
• Making applications to facilitate the registration of legal Title at the Land Registry
• Updating the case management system/client systems as appropriate to ensure compliance
• Preparing files and closing and archiving

Excellent opportunity to join a prestigious North East based Law Firm in a great team environment where full support & guidance will be given.