Legal assistant

Conveyancing Legal Assistant - Residential PropertyLocation: BexhillHours: Full time - office basedSalary: £23,000 - £26,000 DOEThis is an excellent opportunity for a legal assistant within conveyancing, to join a successful legal firm and progress their career!Job briefThe Conveyancing Assistant is required to offer support to their assigned Conveyancer who has conduct of the client files. In addition to duties required of a secretary, the Conveyancing Assistant, whilst overseen by the Conveyancer, will work to ensure files are progressed promptly and in line with procedures and regulations. This includes a broad range of administrative duties as well as communicating with clients and third parties. All tasks will be completed utilising the case management system to keep a complete and accurate audit trail of activities. Responsibilities
1. Provide general administrative support to Conveyancer.
2. Handle communication with clients, other side lawyers, estate agents and other third parties, as required.
3. Deal with new business enquiries and provide quotes to prospective clients.
4. Open new files.
5. Assist with gathering and recording the necessary documentation to meet AML and KYC requirements.
6. Compile contract papers on a sale.
7. Request and obtain items such as searches from agreed providers on a purchase.