I am currently seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a reputable full-service law firm based in Central Harrogate. This role is ideal if you have experience of working in residential conveyancing and are looking to join a firm that truly values their employees.
This is a busy and varied role where you will provide secretarial and administrative assistance to lawyers and legal executives in the conveyancing department.
Duties will include:
Assistance of conveyancers in the processing of matters in a timely and accurate manner
Effective and accurate case management, using Proclaim, and in line with company standards and legal requirements
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, ensuring that all are dealt with efficiently and politely and in line with our Client Charter
Ownership of incoming e-mails, post, photocopying and other administrative duties as required
Ordering of property searches and carrying out of necessary client ID checks
Land registry management - registering 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