Conveyancing Assistant/Secretary
We at England & Co have an exciting opportunity for a new Conveyancing Assistant/Secretary who can provide support to our existing busy Conveyancing team. The role will be on a full-time basis (standard office hours Monday to Friday, 9am-1pm 2pm-5pm) in either our Great Yarmouth, Gorleston or Martham branch.
The chosen candidate will report to their Fee Earner and will be responsible for all elements of Residential Conveyancing property work.
The ideal candidate will assist in the smooth running of our conveyancing department by providing administrative support and ensuring efficient processing of property transactions.
Your workload will include:
1. Taking instructions from clients and preparing detailed attendance notes
2. Drafting of documents, letters and reports
3. Preparing and updating completion statements
4. Processing exchange of contracts and post completion documentation
5. Communicating effectively and confidently with clients, external solicitors, estate agents, lenders and other third parties and producing accurate attendance notes of the same
6. Dealing with incoming and outgoing post and emails
7. Assisting the Fee Earner as they see fit
8. General administrative duties: i.e. filing, scanning, dictation, answering routine calls and correspondence
The successful candidate's attributes and background may include:
1. Professional experience of Residential Conveyancing
2. Meticulous eye for detail and highly organised
3. The ability to work as part of a team and establish good working relationships at all levels
4. Positive and enthusiastic attitude
5. Consistent delivery of a high standard of work to meet the needs of our clients and the timescales required
6. Experience of ensuring firm policy, procedure and safeguarding is adhered to during the transaction
At England & Co, we pride ourselves on providing support and development to all team members in a down-to-earth, friendly, and warm environment. We work hard to maintain a culture of kindness whilst encouraging a positive mental health and wellbeing.
Salary is extremely competitive but will be dependent on experience.
Holiday entitlement – 20 working days plus those between Christmas and New Year plus bank holidays
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Experience:
* Administrative experience: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 20/01/2025
Reference ID: E+C - Conveyancing secretary
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