Conveyancing Assistant - Join our growing conveyancing team!
At Scott Bailey, we pride ourselves on being a leading, award-winning law firm known for our commitment to client care and professional excellence. Located in Lymington and the New Forest we have built a strong reputation for delivering high quality legal services while ensuring a collaborative and supportive work environment. We believe in the growth and development of our team, and every individual plays an important role in our success.
Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive Conveyancing Assistant to join our team and support our fee earners in managing property transactions. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong foundation in conveyancing who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering excellent client service.
Hours of Work
- Full Time: 35 hours per week, 9.00-5.00pm Monday to Friday.
Salary
- Competitive Salary (depending on experience)
Benefits
- 34 days holiday per year (including Bank holiday)
- A bonus day off for your birthday
- Free New Forest Parking Clock
- Excellent development opportunities (2023 New Forest Business Partnership Award Winner for Training and Development)
- Open and Friendly Culture
- Fabulous Location on Lymington High Street
- Great opportunities to network and support the local community.
In this role, you’ll:
- Assist fee earners in managing the entire conveyancing process, from opening files to post-completion tasks.
- Serve as a key point of contact, providing updates to clients, estate agents, and other parties throughout the transaction.
- Prepare essential legal documents such as contracts, transfer deeds, and financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
- Conduct thorough title searches to verify legal ownership and identify any issues that may affect the transaction.
- Manage communications with the Land Registry, ensuring all necessary documents are correctly filed and registrations are completed post- transaction.
- Prepare and process financial documents, including invoices, statements, and managing financial aspects related to property transactions.
- Maintain accurate records and case files, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and firm procedures.
What Were Looking For:
- Conveyancing experience preferable, including managing workloads and priorities
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with clients, estate agents, colleagues and other stakeholders.
- Keen attention to detail, ensuring all documentation is accurate and complies with legal standards.
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a busy environment.
- Confident using case management systems and MS Office for document preparation and file management.
Why Join Us?
At Scott Bailey, you’ll be part of a dynamic, friendly team where your contributions are valued. We offer opportunities for growth and development in a supportive environment, working alongside experienced professionals. Our firm is dedicated to delivering exceptional client service, and we encourage all team members to play an active role in achieving this goal.
How to Apply:
Please click apply to upload your CV and cover letter.
We look forward to hearing from you!