A highly regarded, multi-service law firm based in Congleton is looking to recruit an experienced
Conveyancing Assistant
to support a friendly and supportive property team. This role would suit someone from a legal administration or legal secretarial background, ideally with conveyancing experience.
Role Details:
- Position: Conveyancing Assistant
- Location: Macclesfield (Full-time, office-based)
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am – 5:30 pm
The primary role is to provide direct support to your line manager and the department, enabling the team to operate at optimum efficiency. You will be expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative to facilitate the smooth running of the support functions within the team. The role is intended to support a Fee Earner within the Residential team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Liaising effectively with clients and third parties over the phone, in writing, and occasionally face-to-face, providing advice and assistance.
- Chasing various documentation, including ID, mortgage offers, and searches.
- Keeping the case management system and any third-party websites up to date in real time.
- Preparing documentation required throughout the conveyancing process.
- Preparing completion packs for the accounts department, including completion statements and invoices.
- Handling post-exchange matters as directed by the team manager.
- Overseeing completions on the day of completion.
- Ensuring clients and introducers receive the best possible service at all times.
- General administrative support.
Firm Benefits:
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Holiday: 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
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Christmas: 3 days paid leave for Christmas plus Birthday day off.
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Employee Benefits:
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Employee assistance programme
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Enhanced sick pay
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Life cover (4 x annual salary)
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Company pension
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Discounted legal services
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Christmas bonus
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Social events
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Enhanced maternity and paternity pay