Conveyancing Assistant

City, Derby
Grafton Nicholls

We are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant for an exciting opportunity with a highly regarded firm based in Derby.

You will be responsible for assisting a Conveyancer to enable them to operate at optimum efficiency and you will be expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative and to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Your duties and responsibilities will include:

• Opening files and accompanying procedures, to include production of confirmation of instruction letters, updating central records and the entering of entities and capacities on each new client/matter file
• Ensuring client work is delivered to a consistently high standard and that client files are up to date and kept in a tidy state
• Co-ordinating the exchange of contracts
• Applying for searches on purchase transactions
• Preparing Contract documentation for the clients to sign
• Preparing the accounts packages and co-ordinating completions
• Dealing with the post-completion work
• Handling incoming calls from clients, estate agents and solicitors
• Using initiative to progress files within the limits of his/her own ability.
• Understand and comply with the requirements of the SRA Accounts Rules
• Acting in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures of the company in respect of client confidentiality & data protection, money laundering and health & safety issue

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• Having an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the progress of Conveyancing matters.
• A minimum of 18-months experience in a law firm or within a similar environment.
• A good level of education.
• Competent typing ability.
• Excellent IT Skills with working knowledge of all MS applications, especially Word.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

An attractive salary and excellent career progression are both on offer to the successful individual.