Residential Conveyancing Assistant – Stoke-on-Trent
A busy and well-established law firm is looking to recruit a Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their team in Stoke-on-Trent.
This is a great opportunity to work within a supportive conveyancing team, providing high-quality assistance across all aspects of residential property work while gaining valuable experience and training.
What you’ll be doing:Supporting the conveyancing team and wider department, ensuring all tasks are completed accurately and in line with firm policies and regulatory requirements, including:
*Drafting contract packs and transfers
*Reviewing purchase contract packs and raising initial enquiries
*Responding to sale enquiries and reporting to clients
*Ordering and reviewing searches, and reporting outcomes to clients
*Ordering redemption statements and reviewing mortgages, raising any issues with lenders
*Managing ID, source of funds, and gifts
*Exchanging contracts and liaising with clients, lenders, and estate agents
*Setting up completions and managing post-completion requirements, including Land Registry registrations
*Drafting SDLT returns
*Updating lender and help-to-buy panels
*Assisting with internal account queries
*Maintaining compliance with all firm procedures and regulatory requirements, including risk assessments and file management
*Delivering excellent client service at all times
About You:*Some experience within residential conveyancing is preferred
*Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
*Confident telephone manner and client-facing communication
*IT literate, with experience or willingness to learn Word, Outlook, Teams and case management systems
*Able to work effectively within a team while following processes and meeting deadlines
What’s in it for you:*Competitive basic salary
*25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
*Referral bonus scheme
*Pension plan
*Life insurance
*Healthcare support (PayCare)
*Hybrid working (one day from home per week for full-time staff following probation) with home office equipment provided
*Access to internal training courses and career development opportunities
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*If you are interested in this role contact Isabel at HarKaye!