Conveyancing Administrator
- Salary: £25,000 - £29,000
- Location: Staines
- Job Type: Full-time & Permanent
I am recruiting for a skilled Legal Assistant to join my clients Conveyancing Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal support, be adept at managing multiple tasks, and possess a proactive and positive attitude. This role is based in the Staines office.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Prepare correspondence and documents using audio word processing and digital dictation.
- Manage file opening, conflict checks, and file closure processes.
- Schedule appointments, arrange meetings, and maintain diaries.
- Provide support to departments and junior secretaries.
- Assist accounts staff in generating bills and monitoring payments.
- Handle the preparation and dispatch of post, emails, and faxes with relevant enclosures.
- Assist fee earners with post-exchange, pre-completion, completion, and post-completion matters on residential and commercial property files.
- Manage completions and communicate with clients, agents, and solicitors upon completion.
- Prepare account forms for payments such as purchase funds, agents' invoices, stamp duty, and land tax.
- Handle registrations of residential and commercial property files at the Land Registry.
- Address any incoming requisitions from the Land Registry.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Windows/Word; experience with case management systems is advantageous.
- Ability to prioritise work, function efficiently under pressure, and maintain a calm and professional demeanor.
- Strong file management skills and the ability to diarise key dates/actions and ensure their completion.
- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently on files.
- Enthusiasm for continued learning and development.