Conveyancing Assistant
Bradford
Talent UK are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our new client based in Bradford. Our client is a well established firm who has been established for many years.
Due to headcount increase our client is now looking to recruit a full time permanent Conveyancing Assistant to work Monday to Friday 9:00-17:00 35 hours per week.
Job Summary
To provide administrative support to the Conveyancing team in order to assist them in the process of a varied caseload of sale and purchase transactions.
The role is client focused and the successful candidate will pride themselves on delivering a professional, helpful and friendly service.
Experience in freehold and leasehold sales and purchases as well as re-mortgages is essential as ideally, we are looking for an applicant to hit the ground running.
You will be an accurate and diligent worker able to follow fee earner instructions carefully whilst utilising good time management skills.
Key Responsibilities
Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system (Leap) and producing the relevant letters, emails and documents
Processing client instructions, ID, proof of address and source of funds in line with the firms AML protocol
Updating the Case Management system in accordance with department procedures as the matter progresses including client and lender portals
Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting in dealing with replies to enquiries raised by a buyer’s solicitor
Ordering searches
Dealing with exchanges and related paperwork
Setting up and dealing with sale and purchase completions to include pre completion search requests and certificate of title submissions.
Obtaining redemption figures on sale files.
Issuing Mortgage reports to clients
Issuing Search reports to clients
Dealing with incoming post where appropriate
Dealing with client and estate agents telephone enquiries where experience allows
Filing, billing, photocopying and file closing as required
General administration duties for the department as required
Key Skills Essential
Proficient IT skills with experience of a case management system, lender and Land Registry Portals.
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 is essential with ideally 36+ months gained within a residential conveyancing department.
Rewards
25 days Holiday plus Bank holidays & your birthday off
Pension
Excellent base salary
On-site parking
On going training and development
If you would like to work for a family orientated firm and the opportunity to progress, please forward your up to date CV for consideration