We are seeking a client focussed and enthusiastic Conveyancing Assistant to join our Haslingden office. The successful candidate will provide a full administrative service to the fee earners within the residential conveyancing team ensuring the smooth progressing of property transactions for the firm’s clients.
Responsibilities:
* Respond to enquiries from clients, estate agents, lenders, and other third parties via email, phone, or in person.
* Prepare draft contract packs, order HMLR documents and order searches.
* Deal with exchange of contracts and completions, including preparing accounting slips.
* Submit applications to HMLR.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date file notes, telephone notes, emails, and case management systems including opening and closing files.
* Adhere to anti-money laundering procedures and the firm's accounting procedures.
* Assist fee-earners with administrative tasks, including managing emails, filing, and dealing with incoming and outgoing post.
* Work diligently complying with the professional standards as defined in the Office Manual and by the SRA, Lexcel, the CQS and the Legal Services Commission. Ensure all information regarding the firm, its clients and their business is kept strictly confidential.
* Wherever possible, utilise available software to provide a quality, cost effective and efficient service to clients.
* Take responsibility including proactively participating in activities to ensure your personal development is maintained including keeping up to date with the changes in the area of law in which you practice.
* Any other such duties that will assist in the growth and development of the department/firm to support the effective operation of the business.
Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role to jobs@whnsolicitors.co.uk.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Administrative
Industries
Law Practice
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