Legal Administrator - Conveyancing in Sheffield

Our client, a very reputable firm, are looking to appoint a Legal Administration for their Conveyancing Department based in Sheffield. You will be tasked with providing administration support and assistance. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced legal administrator to play a key role in assisting our client of expert legal personnel within a friendly and supportive team environment.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working within the Legal Sector
• Experience & knowledge of Conveyancing & its processes
• Knowledge of MS Office & Case Management Systems
• Excellent communication skills – both written & verbal
• Strong organisational skills
• High attention to detail

Key Responsibilities

• Opening of files including data entry & sending out documentation
• Undertaking money laundering due diligence checks
• Processing incoming client care packs
• Producing accurate file notes
• Notifying fee earners of any relevant factors including lifetime ISA, equity release & gifted deposits
• Dealing with clients via phone & email to provide post completion support
• Diarising requisitions or queries raised by the Land Registry & responding within an appropriate timeframe
• Submitting of documents to the Land Registry Portal
• Conducting Land Registry & bankruptcy searches
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, fee earners & other third parties
• Closing of files including balanced accounts & preparing files for closure & archiving
• Maintaining Ledger Exchange & LMS Mortgage Portals, providing notifications to relevant team members
• Working with secretaries in the department & provide support as required
• Carrying out ad hoc duties as required

Salary & Working Hours

Salary is £23,000 – £24,000 per annum, dependant on experience

Working Hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with 1 hours’ lunch