Legal Secretary - Conveyancing
  • England,East Midlands,Northamptonshire
  • full-time
  • £24,000 - £26,000 per annum
Job Description:
Our client is seeking a Legal Secretary -Conveyancing to join their busy team in their Northampton office. The ideal candidate will work alongside an experienced fee earner in a busy conveyancing environment assisting on a varied caseload including freehold/leasehold sales & purchase, re-mortgage, transfers of equity, right to buy and shared ownership schemes.
Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
*Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents, whether face to face, by telephone or by email.
*Making detailed attendance notes of all correspondence.
*Opening and closing files on our CMS.
*Taking Client instructions, carry out AML checks, source of funds and gifts checks etc.
*Ensuring files on CMS are updated with all correspondence.
*Applying GDPR and SRA regulations, following Lexcel and firm procedures.
*Administrative support (including photocopying and scanning etc).
*Preparing quotes to clients.
*Drafting completion statements.
*Requesting mortgage redemption figures and mortgage advances.
*Assist Fee Earner in preparing report on title, report on mortgage and search report for clients.
*Issuing sale contracts.
*Replying to sales enquiries on freehold and leasehold properties.
*Ordering searches online.
*Setting up completions.
*Post completion admin. (Drafting AP1s, Using Land Registry portal to submit registration applications, reply to requisitions, Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications).
*Preparing and submitting invoices, receipts and payments to the finance team.
*Occasional reception cover.
Requirements for this role include:
*A previous background in a conveyancing department.
*Proficiency in English and good numerical accuracy.
*Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
*Ability to manage multiple activities and work under pressure.
*A positive, professional and approachable demeanour.
*Excellent work ethic and attention to detail.
*Good IT skills; knowledge of a Case Management System and excellent keyboard skills.
*Outstanding communication.
Benefits:
*26 days holiday plus bank holidays
*Monthly holiday bonus scheme
*Comprehensive training and development opportunities
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday 9:00 - 5:15
Job number 1653469
metapel
Company Details:
Pertemps Northampton
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