Job Title: Conveyancing Assistant Post Completions
Location: Enfield, London
Reports to: Conveyancing Solicitor /Partner/ Head of Conveyancing Department
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £24,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy conveyancing team in Enfield. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in conveyancing and will support our solicitors in delivering a high standard of service to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
1. File Management: Assisting with the opening, management, and closing of conveyancing files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, complete, and filed appropriately.
2. Client Communication: Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties to provide updates, gather information, and answer queries.
3. Document Preparation: Preparing legal documents, including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements under the supervision of a conveyancing solicitor.
4. Searches and Enquiries: Assisting with the preparation and submission of property searches, raising enquiries, and reviewing responses.
5. Post-Completion Tasks: Managing post-completion processes, including dealing with registrations at HM Land Registry, handling stamp duty submissions, and ensuring all post-completion documentation is accurate and submitted within required timeframes.
6. Administrative Support: Providing general administrative support, including filing, photocopying, and managing incoming and outgoing correspondence.
7. Case Progression: Tracking key dates and deadlines to ensure smooth progression of files and updating the case management system accordingly.
8. Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements, including anti-money laundering procedures and client identity verification.
Person Specification:
Essential:
1. Previous experience in a conveyancing and familiar with Post Completions work.
2. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
3. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and courteous manner.
4. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all work.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience using case management systems.
6. Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently.
7. Ability to manage post-completion registrations and documentation, including HM Land Registry applications and stamp duty submissions.
Desirable:
1. Knowledge of residential or commercial conveyancing processes.
2. Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures related to property transactions.
3. Experience in a legal environment, particularly within a solicitors.
Benefits:
1. Competitive salary based on experience.
2. 20 days of annual leave plus statutory holidays, plus up to 4 discretionary days at Christmas.
3. Opportunities for professional development and training.
4. Supportive and friendly working environment.
Work Location: In person
Application question(s):
* Do you have Post completions experience?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
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