Job Description

CONVEYANCING ASSISTANT
Bridgwater
SALARY DEPENDANT ON EXPERIENCE
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Elite Touch Group Ltd are excited to be working with their well-established client, who are looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy friendly team based at their Taunton office.
Duties include
General administrative support to Conveyancer.
Handle communication with clients, other side lawyers, estate agents and other third parties, as required.
Deal with new business enquiries and provide quotes to prospective clients.
Open new files.
Assist with gathering and recording the necessary documentation to meet AML and KYC requirements.
Compile contract papers on a sale.
Request and obtain items such as searches from agreed providers on a purchase.
Obtain documents as required from HM Land Registry.
Type up and file basic legal documents and correspondence as directed by the Conveyancer.
Draft search reports.
Answer and direct phone calls, including dealing with administrative and straight-forward enquiries.
Handle exchange of contracts as directed and approved by the Conveyancer.
Prepare files for completion including obtaining redemption statements, drafting completion statements, internal paperwork and appropriate letters.
Generate bills as requested by the conveyancer.
Dealing with completions; ensuring payments are sent and received and requesting necessary cheques etc. liaising with clients, estate agents and third parties and submitting SDLT returns.
Prepare draft AP1s for submission.
Assist with requisitions from HM Land Registry and issuing responses where required.
Assisting in file closures/archiving
You will possess
Proven working understanding of tasks listed under responsibilities, likely obtained in a previous role as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Secretary or similar.
Familiarity with law, legal procedures and protocols.
Computer literacy with a good understanding of MS Office software.
Proficiency in English.
Excellent organisational skills.
A good telephone manner.

Skills Required