Conveyancing Assistant - Gloucester
Excellent opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant to join a highly-regarded law firm.
Our client is a well-established regional law firm with offices spread across the South and the Midlands. They are currently looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their highly reputable Residential Conveyancing team in Gloucester, Gloucestershire.
The role will involve assisting with the conveyancing of new build homes. Duties will include:
1. Assisting the clients, developers and brokers with any queries either by telephone or email.
2. Photocopying and scanning documentation.
3. Updating developer spreadsheets and work lists on OneDrive.
4. Updating their App as and when key stages are met and assisting clients with any queries they encounter with the App.
5. Checking the client's initial documentation and identifying the procedures necessary for each individual client, such as writing to donors, ISAs/LISAs, identifying related sales, search requirements, SDLT exemptions/higher rates, etc.
6. Obtaining satisfactory evidence of funds to satisfy AML regulations, reporting any concerns to the Team Leader/Head of Department, carrying out appropriate Money Laundering ID checks, and recording all evidence on each case file.
7. Requesting payment on account from clients.
8. Checking the draft Contract documentation accurately reflects clients' correct names and addresses and purchase price.
9. Arranging Search Insurance or obtaining Local, Environmental and/or Drainage Searches depending on client/lender requirements.
10. Sending standard correspondence to clients.
11. Drafting Stamp Duty Land Tax form in preparation for report to client, and more.
To be considered, you must be an experienced conveyancing assistant or paralegal.
On offer is a competitive salary of up to £26,000 (depending on experience) and an attractive benefits package.
If you are interested or would like further details, please contact Emily at Chadwick Nott.
emilylonsdale@chadwicknott.co.uk
*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network to achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, culture, or any other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*
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