Conveyancing Assistant

SUMMARY:

A full-service law firm offering legal advice to UK and international businesses as well as individuals and families is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to assist an award-winning Residential Property team by managing a diverse caseload of residential property transactions, conducting thorough due diligence and providing expert advice to clients on all aspects of residential conveyancing.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 3 years’ post qualification experience
• Experience in remote working is advantageous
• Broad range of residential conveyancing matters experience is essential
• Must have high standards and strong IT skills
• Excellent technical skills and the ability to manage a diverse caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work UK hours

• Managing a caseload of residential property transactions, including sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, and leasehold properties.
• Conducting due diligence, including title checks, local searches, and drafting contracts.
• Providing expert advice to clients on all aspects of residential conveyancing.
• Viewing local searches against previous records.
• Managing Help to Buy loan redemptions and coordinating with lenders.
• Communicating with clients, sales offices, and developer solicitors, and escalating complex inquiries to Senior Fee Earners.
• Verifying mortgage offers, liaising with clients and lenders to address queries.
• Following up with clients for deposits and paperwork and preparing files for exchange.
• Handling post-completion matters, including registrations.
• Conducting search applications and closing abortive files.
• Occasionally generating quotes and initiating files during peak periods.
• Drafting and dispatching documents to buyers' solicitors for sales.