We are currently recruiting for an experienced conveyancing assistant (12+ months experience in sales and purchase) to join our clients very busy property team in their Crossgates office.
As a key part of the role is inputting data and preparing legal documents, the ability to work accurately and follow instructions carefully while dealing with a high volume of work is essential. We pride ourselves on our professional and friendly client care and the successful candidate will be client focused with excellent written and verbal communication skills..

KEY SKILLS – ESSENTIAL

• Proficient IT skills
• Literate and numerate
• Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team
• Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work
• Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team

EXPERIENCE – ESSENTIAL

Experience in a similar fast-paced role
12+ months experience in conveyancing

• Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system and producing relevant letters and documents
• Updating the Case Management system in accordance with team procedures as the matter progresses
• Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting in dealing with replies to enquiries.
• Ordering searches
• Dealing with exchanges and related paperwork
• Setting up completions
• Issuing Mortgage reports to clients
• Dealing with incoming post where appropriate
• Dealing with telephone enquiries where possible
• Filing, billing, faxing, photocopying, sorting post and archiving
• General administration duties for the office and firm