Conveyancing Assistant

TN United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

We are recruiting for two Conveyancing Assistants to join our London office and support the Private Property team in providing a first-class service to our clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Assisting fee earners with the firm’s internal work acceptance process including creating and updating new matters on the firm’s conveyancing management system.
• Assisting with the firm’s onboarding processes including delivery of client engagement letters and transaction documents.
• Undertaking electronic client identification checks via the firm’s chosen online conveyancing platform.
• Requesting Land Registry official copies and usual conveyancing searches.
• Assisting fee earners with the submission of SDLT Returns and Land Registry applications via the firm’s chosen online conveyancing platform.
• Taking and carrying out instructions from clients and acting on behalf of clients to bring matters to satisfactory conclusion.
• Assisting other members of the team in client related matters, drafting of simple legal documents and file management.
• Completing billing tasks accurately and on time.
• Working proactively with the firm’s credit control team in relation to client payments, in conjunction with the team’s fee earners.
• Complying with policies and practices including Risk, money laundering, the Firm’s office manual and regulatory requirements external to Thrings such as the SRA Code of Practice and the requirements of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
• Taking responsibility for achieving all forms of continuous development.

What we’re looking for:

• At least 12 months experience in a property support role.
• Experience of delivering a high standard of client service.
• Knowledge or a strong understanding of conveyancing law and practice including preparing contract packs, carrying out searches, dealing with SDLT forms and payments, completing applications to the Land Registry and preparation of financial statements.
• Knowledge or a strong understanding of conveyancing case management systems.
• Knowledge of Solicitors accounts and ability to prepare completion statements.
• Excellent literacy skills including drafting style, attention to detail, and accurate use of the English language.

Working hours & location:

This is a hybrid role based in our London office.

It’s a full-time position, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

About us:

Thrings is a Top Law firm, with offices in London, Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Romsey and the Wye Valley.

By joining Thrings you are joining a supportive and well-respected firm. You can expect that you will be able to work between home and the office and we also offer a great working environment, with hot desking available for when you’re in the office and plenty of social/networking events to get involved with!

As a law firm, we support our clients by providing a variety of advice, across several different industries. We are proud of the reputation we have built to date, both externally with our clients and referrers, as well as the inclusive culture and working environment we have across all our offices.

What we can offer:

In return for your hard work, you can expect a competitive salary and a variety of benefits that can be tailored around the requirements for you and your family, including Private Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Health checks and much more.