Company Description Blain Boland & Co is a client-focused law firm based in Cheshire, supporting individuals and businesses locally and across the UK. The firm offers a wide range of legal services, with particular specialism in residential conveyancing and commercial property. Additional services include employment law advice, probate, wills, powers of attorney, and company and commercial law, as well as property development and construction law. The team is committed to providing honest, accessible, and high-quality legal support from offices in Ellesmere Port and Middlewich.
Role Description The Conveyancing Assistant will support the Residential Conveyancing team with day-to-day file management and client service. Typical duties include preparing and reviewing documentation, opening and progressing files, drafting routine correspondence, and updating case management systems. The role involves liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other solicitors to obtain information, respond to queries, and ensure smooth completion of transactions. The assistant will help with searches, completion statements, and post-completion work, while maintaining accurate records and complying with regulatory and firm procedures. This is a full-time hybrid role, primarily based at the Ellesmere Port office, with some flexibility to work from home.
Qualifications
- Experience in residential conveyancing or a similar legal support role, including basic understanding of property transaction processes.
- Strong administrative skills, including file management, document preparation, and accurate data entry using case management or CRM systems.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills for dealing with clients, colleagues, and external stakeholders in a professional manner.
- Good organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple files, meet deadlines, and follow procedures consistently.
- Attention to detail and a methodical approach to reviewing documents, checking information, and completing forms and applications.
- Competence with standard office software (e.g., Word, Outlook, Excel) and willingness to learn firm-specific systems.
- A proactive and collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy environment.
- Previous experience in a law firm or legal environment is desirable; a relevant legal qualification (e.g., legal studies, paralegal training) is an advantage but not essential.
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