Legal Assistant - Residential Conveyancing
Full-Time | Office Based
TSR Legal are pleased to be working with a well-established and reputable law firm who are looking to appoint an experienced Legal Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing Department.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and enthusiastic conveyancing professional who enjoys working in a supportive team environment while providing hands-on support to an experienced fee earner.
The Role
You will provide direct support to a Residential Conveyancer, assisting with a varied caseload of sales and purchases from instruction through to post-completion. This is a fast-paced department, so previous conveyancing experience is essential.
Your responsibilities will include:

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  Opening and closing files using the firm's case management system
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  Taking client instructions, obtaining source of funds and carrying out ID checks
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  Providing regular updates to clients, solicitors and estate agents via telephone and email
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  Preparing draft documents and issuing contract packs on sales
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  Requesting mortgage redemption statements
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  Drafting transfer deeds
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  Responding to enquiries on sales transactions
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  Ordering and reviewing searches
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  Assisting with exchange of contracts on sales and purchases
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  Undertaking pre-completion searches
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  Preparing and submitting LTT/SDLT returns
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  Managing post-completion formalities

What My Client Is Looking For

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  Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant (essential)
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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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  Ability to work effectively within a small team
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  Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
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  High level of attention to detail
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  Confident using Microsoft Office and case management systems
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  Efficient, adaptable and proactive approach

A good understanding of regulatory requirements, including source of funds checks and compliance procedures, is also important.
Salary & Benefits

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  Salary negotiable depending on experience
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  25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
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  Company pension
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  Full-time position (part-time hours will be considered for the right candidate)
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  Office-based role

If you are an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking to join a friendly and well-regarded firm where you can play an integral role within the department, I would be pleased to speak with you in confidence, contact Hannah Williams at TSR Legal directly on #removed# or apply .