Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant
Leeds
Up to £30,000

My Client, a family feel firm, is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join their team!

Main Duties:

1. Supporting fee earners in the management of their caseload by actioning legal procedures
2. Verify client identification in accordance with the AML policy and procedure
3. Maintain accurate and up to date records on all required applications at all times for the benefit of all parties and team members
4. The timely and accurate preparation of contract papers
5. Undertake OS1 and bankruptcy searches
6. Where appropriate, request additional information from third parties
7. Progress matters to exchange in a timely manner
8. The accurate and timely production of the file for exchange sign off
9. The exchanging of contracts
10. Prepare accurate and timely bills and completion statements
11. Retrieve funds from clients in a timely manner to effect completion
12. The preparation, submission and payment of SDLT documentation
13. Preparation and submission of Land Registry applications within the priority period and dealing with requisitions promptly to ensure applications are not cancelled before completion
14. Checking completed Title Information Documents and sending copies to lenders and clients as appropriate
15. Closing files in accordance with the firm's file closure procedures
16. The accurate and timely logging of incoming items
17. Undertake completion day procedures
18. Promote and develop the business
19. Attend courses relevant to your position and maintain Continuing Professional Development records as appropriate and required
20. Maintain a good up to date working knowledge of relevant aspects of the law other than those specified above to allow cross-discipline advice to be given
21. Keep up to date with changes in the law and maintain and disseminate information to other colleagues in relation thereof

If you are a Conveyancing Assistant interested in this role, please apply ASAP!

CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. CLD Recruitment (Leeds) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.