Experienced Conveyancer

Company: Goddard Dunbar & Associates Ltd

Job Title: Conveyancing Assistant

Job Type (permanent, full time etc): Permanent, full time

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: £24,500 to £27,500

Contact: Jo Khalifa – jo@goddarddunbar.co.uk

Deadline for application: Ongoing

Description:

Are you an organised, proactive multitasker with a passion for property? We’re looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join our busy, friendly team and play a key role in helping clients move home with ease. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your legal career.

Job Description

General duties and responsibilities (not limited to): -

· Deal with client onboarding (ID etc)

· Regularly update and liaise with clients

· Liaise with lenders, estate agents and other third parties

· Drafting contract packs and transfers

· Review sale enquiries and liaise with clients, landlords, managing agents etc to obtain the necessary replies

· Order Searches

· Request redemption statements

· Draft SDLT

· Exchange contracts

· Set up completions, draft completion statements and arrange post completion formalities including registration at the Land Registry

· Assist in sorting out any internal accounts queries

· Comply with the firm’s policies and regulatory procedures

Knowledge, experience and skills:

· Excellent client care and communication skills with an ability to build strong relationships with clients and colleagues

· Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

· Excellent time management

· Proven competence in IT skills (Outlook, Word, and other case management systems experience)

· A proactive, motivated, and flexible approach to work

· Maintaining and updating client files and documentation in accordance with compliance rules and procedures

· 2+ years experience of working in residential conveyancing

Benefits

· 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

· Sick pay

· Company pension

· Death in service 2 x salary

· Ample free on-site parking

· Birthday holiday

· Emergency leave

· Relaxed atmosphere with the focus on quality, not billing targets

· Opportunities for growth and progression within the department