- Receiving telephone calls into the department; dealing with the calls as far as is possible and directing the calls where appropriate.
- Dealing with enquiries to appropriate level of knowledge and experience as directed by Supervisors.Â
- Making calls to clients and third parties involved in the conveyancing transaction.
- Ordering searches (where applicable).
- Responding promptly to requests for updates from clients, estate agents, brokers and introducers.
- Preparing contract packs in relation to sale transactions.
- Ordering documents from HMLR.
- Ordering bankruptcy searches, priority searches and company searches.
- Logging post on digital system.
- Preparing files for completion- including completing the details in a Certificate of Title and preparing the CoT and file for sign off by appropriate supervisor and / partner in the department.
- Ensuring that the case management is fully up to date.
- Issuing documentation to client for signature when requested to do so by supervisors.
- Dealing with help to buy matters.
- Full understanding of the Solicitors Accounts Rules.
- A good knowledge of general conveyancing and related topics.
- Full knowledge of land registry practices.
- Experience with new build and help to buy matters would be ideal, but is not essential.
- Salary from £30k-£40k
- A minimum of 25 days' annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus office closure between Christmas and New Year
- A one hour early finish, one Friday a month
- Two days a year to do charitable work
- The opportunity to get involved in sports teams, hobby clubs, and social events
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders
- Annual promotions process open to all staff