Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Well established, multiple office law firm are seeking a full time and permanent Residential Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy team.

You will be providing assistance to the Fee Earners on a mixed caseload of property files including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, shared equity/shared ownership, new homes and part exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting fee earners with property matters.
• Opening Files.
• Dealing with ID/AML procedures and requirements.
• Working directly with clients to ensure a seamless service.
• Drafting contract packs and client care letters.
• Responding to Requisitions raised by the Land Registry.
• Ordering property searches.
• Send title documents to lenders and clients.

Desired skills and experience:

• At least 1 years’ experience as a legal secretary within the Residential Conveyancing Department.
• Excellent speed typing skills. – You will be tested at interview stage.
• IT literate – Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook / Digital Audio software / Case Management.

What they offer:

• Monday – Friday 9am – 5:30pm. This is full time and office based.
• Salary depending on experience £23,000 to £24,000.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

• Extra paid day off for your Birthday each year.
• Employee Referral scheme
• Pension scheme 4%.
• Discounted legal fees.