Conveyancing Assistant

My client is looking for an outstanding Conveyancing Assistant to join their team in Wimbledon.

You will provide support to their conveyancing team, and when necessary to lawyers in the firm's other teams. The support will include contact with clients, typing, file management, diary management, telephone cover, invoicing and general office duties.

Responsibilities

The role is primarily to provide administrative and legal support. The main duties and responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to the following:

1. Assisting with running cases and carrying out all required administrative duties on a property transaction from initial instruction through to exchange and completion.
2. Opening files electronically and setting up paper files including conflict & ID checks for client.
3. Liaising with clients, estate agents and other solicitors during the course of the transaction.
4. Using our case management system during the property transaction.

Skills and Experience Required

1. The successful candidate for this role must have at least 6 months experience in the legal sector within a Residential Conveyancing department.
2. A high level of organisation, administration and communication will be required for this role as the candidate will be supporting a partner within the department as well as having to meet their own administrative objectives.
3. This role requires a hardworking individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work well and under pressure and to tight deadlines.
4. Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills and have an excellent telephone manner.
5. Maintain a professional appearance, have excellent client care skills and be able to multi-task and prioritise.
6. Candidates should be self motivated and enthusiastic about their work and focused on their self development and the development of others within the team, ensuring contribution to the department is maximised.
7. Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel.
8. Experience of case management systems and digital dictation desirable.

Should you have any questions or wish to apply please do not hesitate to contact Clear Legal Recruitment Limited.

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