My client is an award-winning and highly regarded law firm that prides itself on providing long-term support to their clients. They are currently looking to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to assist the Fee Earners on casework in their fast-paced Residential Property team, based in their modern office in Camberley. The department deals with a large number of transactions each year, making this a very busy role within a progressive law firm.
Responsibilities:
1. Receiving local searches and checking against previous searches.
2. Obtaining Help to Buy Papers and checking & liaising with lenders.
3. Liaising with clients, sales offices, and developers' solicitors & passing difficult enquiries to the Fee Earner.
4. Receiving and checking mortgage offers, liaising with clients and lenders on enquiries.
5. Chasing clients for deposits and signed papers & getting the file ready for exchange.
6. Preparing exchange paperwork & handover paperwork for the completions team.
7. Applying for searches.
8. Closing abortive files.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they can work on their own initiative while being strong team players. An ability to consistently maintain high standards will be essential, as will excellent IT skills. Applicants must possess at least 5 GCSEs Grade A to C including Maths and English. A full driving licence is also essential. Previous experience in a similar role is desirable. Data entry skills will be essential, as well as good attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
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