Conveyancing Assistant

Sue Ross Legal are recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant on behalf of a successful Rotherham based firm. As a conveyancing assistant, you will be supporting a Fee Earner with a caseload consisting of Buying and selling, Remortgaging, Transfer of Equity, and Equity Release.

Key Responsibilities:

• To prepare correspondence, forms, and documents in accordance with instructions.
• To assist fee earner in the management and progression of transactions as directed.
• Preparation of sale contracts and relevant supporting documentation on registered and unregistered titles.
• To facilitate exchange of contracts.
• To prepare and/or arrange financial statements, submissions, certificates of title for advance funds.
• To act as a point of contact for clients by telephone and face to face including recording accurate messages and information.
• To professionally liaise with clients, estate agents, financial advisors, mortgage lenders and other law firms as appropriate.

Required experience:

• Good working knowledge of the full conveyancing process and of assisting fee earners within a conveyancing team.
• Experience within a similar role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word and Outlook, and prior experience using case management systems.

Desirable skills:

• Good personal organisation including the ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work methodically and accurately with an excellent attention to detail.
• Strong team working skills and ability to work on own initiative.
• Excellent communication and client care skills.
• A dedication to delivering excellent standards of client care.
• A flexible, adaptable, and solution-based approach.