At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the conveyancing team with residential property transactions and document management.
- Company: Join a reputable firm in Otley, West Yorkshire, known for its supportive environment.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience in law, with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic team atmosphere with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in law while making a real difference in clients' lives.
- Qualifications: Experience in conveyancing or a keen interest in property law is preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join my clients team in their Otley, West Yorkshire offices. This role will require someone capable of handling specific steps in residential property matters. It will be a transactional role, with responsibility lying with the solicitor in charge, who will delegate tasks as required. These will include file opening, searching, and various steps pre- and post-completion.
Main Duties:
- To provide support and assist the fee earner in the conveyancing department.
- Typing from digital dictation (Voicepower DPA), quickly and accurately and prioritising where required and/or noted.
- Correcting the fee earner’s obvious mistakes and checking where in any doubt.
- Composing and producing routine correspondence and documents using the firm’s Case Management System (P4W TFB) and assisting in ongoing developments of that system.
- Opening new files and matters and sending out fee estimate letters.
- Scanning client ID & other documents and updating the matter file.
- Sending out Property searches.
- Obtaining documents from Land Registry, office copy entries.
- Completing registration post completion with Land Registry.
- Filing SDLT return and arranging payment of SDLT tax.
- Filing any deeds and documents in storage accurately.
- Assisting with the workload of others in the conveyancing team where time allows.
Conveyancing Assistant employer: Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment
Join a dynamic team in Otley, West Yorkshire, where our commitment to employee development and a supportive work culture makes us an exceptional employer. As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will benefit from hands-on training, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative environment that values your contributions. We prioritise work-life balance and offer competitive benefits, ensuring that you thrive both personally and professionally in your role.
Contact Details:
Clear Legal & Financial Recruitment Recruitment Team
