Conveyancing Assistant

First Recruitment Services; Hastings; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Job description

• Position: Conveyancing Assistant
• Salary: £26,000 pro rata
• Location: Bexhill
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm (three days per week)
• Benefits: Pro rata 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and an additional 2 days leave during the Christmas closure, Statutory pension scheme, Life insurance, company events

Do you have experience working with a legal firm assisting with buying and selling of properties? My client has a great new opening for a Conveyancing Assistant to join the team on a part-time basis.

Job Duties

• Assist with gathering and recording the necessary documentation to meet AML and KYC requirements.
• Compile contract papers on a sale.
• Obtain documents as required from HM Land Registry.
• Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence as directed by the Conveyancer.
• Draft search reports.
• Prepare files for completion including obtaining redemption statements, drafting completion statements, internal paperwork and appropriate letters.
• Dealing with completions; ensuring payments are sent and received and requesting necessary cheques etc., liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties, and submitting SDLT returns.

Skills and Experience Required

• Proven working understanding of tasks listed under responsibilities, likely obtained in a previous role as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar.
• Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols.

If you are looking for a new opportunity to work with this great “family feel” firm, please apply for further information.

Wild Recruitment Limited t/a First Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.