Conveyancing Assistant

Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Post Completion Conveyancing Assistant to join my client, an award-winning Legal conveyancing team.

The prime role of the Post Completion Conveyancing Assistant is to provide full support regarding the conveyancing post-completion process. You are expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative, whilst communicating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients.

Person Specification & Requirements:

* 2 years’ experience and working knowledge of the full post completion process

* Strong word-processing with a working knowledge of Microsoft 365 packages

* Experience using Proclaim Case Management System is preferred but not essential

* Excellent communication skills

* Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy whilst working at a fast pace

* Strong time-management and ability to prioritise own workload

* Pro-active and ‘can do’ attitude

* Knowledge and experience of Lexcel and CQS Compliance would be advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

* Submission of SDLT5 return

* Lodging AP1 to Land Registry

* Dealing with Requisitions

* Updating clients and lenders on the current registration

* Dealing with post completion requirements from Freeholders and Management Companies

* Updating LMS & Lender exchange

* Residential purchases of flats and houses

* Maintaining good file management including closure of files as soon as reasonably practicable to ensure a true live file count

* Be actively involved in ensuring compliance with CQS

* Effective implementation of anti-money laundering legislation and KYC, procedures, and compliance

* Adhering to process and procedures as directed by the HOD

* Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self-development

* Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards

* Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information by complying with GDPR

* Be actively involved in business development activities and networking

* Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees

Benefits and Remuneration:

Full-time permanent position

Competitive Salary dependant on experience

25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increases with length of service up to 30 days

Additional Birthday Holiday*

Optional 1 day per week home working*

Free Parking

Staff social and team building events

Auto-enrolment workplace pension*

Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment

Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars

Paid study leave*

Breakfast Clubs

Free eye tests*

Interesting and meaningful work

Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm

If this role is of interest and you have the relevant Experience, then do please forward your CV to Julie O’Leary and call to discuss further