Conveyancing Assistant (Part Time) in Exeter

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Are you keen to find an exciting new role where you will be part of a fast-moving, dynamic, forward-thinking team? If so, come and join us on the journey.

Why Michelmores?Michelmores is the destination law firm for the ambitious, the imaginative and the distinctive. We help enterprises and individuals navigate change to find a positive future.

We are a flexible, friendly and inclusive organisation with a clear focus on fresh thinking, growth and success. We value and nurture our people\’s potential and inspiration and give them a creative, open and collaborative environment to develop a career and succeed.

As a firm we strive to be more understanding, more flexible and less prescriptive about how we enable our people to succeed in their roles. Central to our culture is a nurturing, friendly and flexible environment that genuinely allows our people to grow and flourish.

We\’re always thinking about how we can improve what we do, moving forward together. From day one we encourage people to believe that there\’s no such thing as a bad idea and that creativity and innovation are highly prized throughout the Firm.

What sort of work?We have an exciting opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant to join our highly experienced Residential Property team in our Exeter office on a part-time basis (21 hours) which will include a Friday.

ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will support the team in residential transactions and deliver a first-class service to our clients, focusing primarily on the onboarding and Anti-Money‐Laundering (AML) compliance processes.

Onboarding of clients/file opening to comply with AML and SRA requirements.

Undertaking file management, scheduling of deeds and documents, completing the archiving process and complying with e‐filing.

Complying with internal policies and procedures, ethical standards and regulatory requirements.

Managing files diligently and reviewing each regularly.

Understanding the obligations relating to client accounts and ensuring that the preparation and service of bills complies with Solicitors Accounts Rules.

Drafting contracts, initial letters, protocol forms, completion statements.

Submitting property searches/Land Registry searches.

Drafting and submitting Land Registry applications via the Land Registry Portal.

Managing post‐exchange and completion formalities.

Why this team?Our residential conveyancing team has particular experience with buying and selling high‐end residential properties, large country estates and properties with more complex purchase considerations, both in London and the South West.

The team is renowned for offering the very best client service, with many clients returning for subsequent property purchases.

Our residential conveyancing team sets itself apart by offering a personal approach to help clients at every stage of the conveyancing process. The team is always on hand to give clients practical advice and aims to ensure the process is as stress‐free as possible, putting clients\’ needs at the heart of what we do.

How do we work?We take a flexible, agile approach to working patterns. As a team we agree together on the best working arrangements that enable each of us to provide exceptional client service, to collaborate and connect with colleagues, and to achieve the right home/work balance.

We are open to flexible working and support any candidate in putting forward a flexible working pattern to meet their needs.

Candidate ProfileThe role is based in our Exeter office. The ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience in residential property work (desired).

Experience working in a client‐facing role.

Demonstrated experience delivering exceptional customer service standards.

Experience working to compliance and file maintenance procedures.

Excellent organisational skills and the ability to multi‐task and manage competing priorities and deadlines in a flexible and proactive way.

Excellent interpersonal skills; effective communicator at all levels (written and verbal), liaising with clients.

Commercial, pro‐active, \”can do\” professional approach.

Exceptional attention to detail.

Team player with effective collaboration skills.

Understanding of confidentiality and use of discretion.

Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and conditions.

Next StepsTo apply please click below or if you would like to talk to someone about the role, please call Sarah McLean, Recruitment Specialist, on 07754 555106.

Michelmores LLP is an Equal Opportunities EmployerWe do not discriminate on grounds of race, gender, marital status, age, religion, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation in the selection, recruitment and treatment of our staff.

As part of our recruitment policy our candidates are subject to pre‐employment screening checks. The Employee Screening Process includes DBS screening, adverse media checks, financial screening, verification of employment history, right‐to‐work in the UK and any relevant qualifications and memberships.

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