Conveyancing Legal Assistant

at  LJW Recruitment Solutions

I am currently working with a reputable and leading Law Firm who are looking for a Legal Assistant to join their Conveyancing team in Newcastle.
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and well organised Assistant to join a friendly, well established and approachable team.

The ideal candidate will be

• Opening and closing files;
• Providing excellent client care – taking phone calls, arranging meetings, carrying out due diligence checks to assist the fee earner;
• Post completion formalities – submission of SDLT forms, Land Registry applications;
• Administer post and filing;
• Produce letters, emails to clients either through use of digital dictation or as delegated by fee earner;
• Ensure client accounts are kept up to date and accurate, produce payment requests in a timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience of case management system would be preferable;
• Accurate typing skills and use of IT;
• Good communication skills both verbally and in writing;
• Ability to manage time, meet deadlines, prioritise;
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process including use of lender portals, Land Registry portals and ability to prepare applications without instruction;
• A proactive approach to work, setting own deadlines, updating clients and contacts;
• Excellent interpersonal skills
  You MUST have experience in Residential Conveyancing to be considered for this vacancy.