Conveyancing Assistant

Adkins & Cheurfi Recruitment; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant Gateshead

Looking to recruit a support assistant in the Conveyancing department to support an experienced Conveyancing Fee Earner.

Main Responsibilities:

1. To support the firm in the provision of legal services by providing legal assistance to Conveyancers and clients.
2. Preparing and collating online quotations using the electronic quote tool, including preparing initial quotes, liaising with potential clients, and assisting with queries through to successful instruction.
3. Dealing with the Land Registry, Mortgage Lenders, and other relevant parties.
4. To assist Conveyancers in the management of their caseload by undertaking legal procedures as supervised by the Conveyancer.
5. To assist Conveyancers with file-related queries, either by telephone or face-to-face, ensuring client service levels and client standards are always adhered to.
6. To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer.
7. To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary.
8. To open and process post in accordance with the firm's or clients Service Level Agreements.
9. To progress cases on a timely and effective basis in accordance with professional standards, internal procedures, key dates, and milestones.
10. Making applications to facilitate the registration of legal Title at the Land Registry.
11. Updating the case management system/client systems as appropriate to ensure compliance.
12. Preparing files and closing and archiving.

Excellent opportunity to join a prestigious North East based Law Firm in a great team environment where full support & guidance will be given.