One of the UK's largest and foremost law firms is currently looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant, ideally with property / conveyancing experience and perhaps currently working towards a relevant legal qualification such as ILEX, CLC or similar.
Offering a salary of up to £34,000 dependent on experience plus excellent benefits including pension scheme, health insurance, critical illness cover, and discounted gym membership, this is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most respected law firms in the UK.This is a full-time permanent.
You will work from the Newbury office and remotely, taking advantage of the company's 'Flexible by Choice' policy.
Initially 4-5 days per week in the office dropping to 2-3 days.---The RoleYou'll be a key member of the national Client Services team, providing conveyancing admin support to fee earner colleagues (southern based) to allow them to provide quality legal advice and an exceptional conveyancing and leasehold enfranchisement service to clients.
You would assist fee-earners with managing their caseloads of purchase, sale, remortgage, leasehold enfranchisement and other associated matters for both freehold and leasehold properties.
Responsibilities will include…- Dealing with client handling and case management effectively and efficiently.- Supporting conveyancing tasks for fee earners including, but not limited to:- Complete file openings and conduct conflict checks- Preparing sales packs; emailing managing agents and dealing with enquiries- Preparing initial protocol forms- Drafting contract papers---The CandidateThis is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience as a Legal Secretary or Conveyancing Assistant in a similar setting.
An understanding on conveyancing / residential property law would be an advantage however full training will be provided.
You'll need to be hardworking and able to thrive in a pressurised environment; reacting to changing deadlines and priorities in a professional and pragmatic manner.
You'll have the confidence to contribute to team meetings and work collaboratively sharing best practice and learning from your colleagues.---The PackageSalary up to £34,000.
You'll also get the following benefits with the role…- A huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace- Flexible working options to make sure that you're fully supported to work the way that best suits you- Westfield health membership, offering discounted leisure and travel and refunds on medical services----The CompanyThe business you'll be working for is one of the largest law firms in the UK, operating out of 14 UK offices with over 2,500 members of staff.
They are proud of their values and offer a huge number of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace.----