Full job description The Role
Working closely with the conveyancing fee earners, you will provide essential legal and administrative support throughout the conveyancing process, from initial instruction through to completion.
You will also be a key point of contact for clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other solicitors, ensuring transactions progress smoothly and clients receive a professional and reassuring service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Supporting fee earners with residential sales, purchases and remortgages.
* Opening new files, completing client ID and AML checks and preparing client care documentation.
* Ordering searches, obtaining title documents and preparing draft contract packs.
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage brokers and other law firms.
* Providing regular updates and responding to client enquiries in a professional and approachable manner.
* Chasing outstanding documentation, enquiries, mortgage offers and funds.
* Maintaining accurate records and updating the legal case management system.
* Preparing completion statements and assisting with exchange and completion arrangements.
* Supporting post-completion matters, including SDLT returns and Land Registry applications.
* Ensuring compliance with relevant legal procedures, policies and regulations.
* Providing general administrative support to the wider conveyancing team


The Person
Our client is looking for a confident, organised and personable individual who enjoys working in a busy legal environment and takes pride in delivering excellent client service.
You will ideally have:
* Previous experience working within a residential conveyancing department, ideally 4 years +
* Experience using a legal case management system.
* Excellent communication and customer service skills.
* A friendly, professional and empathetic approach when dealing with clients.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
* Confidence liaising with clients, estate agents and other legal professionals.
* Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
Experience using the HM Land Registry portal, SDLT online services and preparing completion statements would be advantageous, although not essential.


The Benefits
* 25 days inc Christmas break for fee earners, 20 + 3 for support staff
* Parking
* Enrolled to Company Pension Plan


The Hours
Full-time, 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.


The Salary
£27-30,000 per annum, dependent on experience.


The Location
Solihull
INDHS