Senior Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Altrincham, Greater Manchester
Up to £23,000
25 May 2017
22 Jun 2017
5907
Permanent
Full Time

Our client is a local successful Legal company who are seeking to recruit a Senior Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Reporting to the Conveyancing Team Manager

The main role of the Senior Legal Assistant is to support the Conveyancing Team Manager with all elements of the conveyancing transaction and to deputise in their absence.

Duties   •

  • You will deal effectively with clients and third parties over the telephone, in written correspondence and occasionally face to face, in order to provide advice and assistance
  • You will manage a case load of straightforward conveyancing transactions under the supervision of the Team Manager  
  • You will be responsible for communicating with clients and third parties on all elements of the conveyancing transaction
  • You will keep the case management system and any third party web sites up to date in real time
  • You will ensure our clients and introducers of business receive the best possible service at times
  • You will prepare required documentation as required with the conveyancing process
  • You will prepare the completion packs for the accounts department, to include completion statements and invoices
  • You will deal with post- exchange matters as directed by your team manager
  • You will be responsible for completions on the day of completion
  • Any other administrative duties required to assist your team and other teams should the need arise

Essential Skills  •

  • At least 2 years solid experience in a similar role
  • Running a small case load of straightforward conveyancing transactions
  • Strong administrative skills gained in an office environment
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Good telephone manner
  • Conversant in Microsoft office
  • Highly organised
  • Willingness to learn new skills
  • Experience of using a case management system