Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant

Join Our Conveyancing Team as a Conveyancing Assistant – Make a Real Difference!

Benefits and Details

• Hours Mon-Fri 8:45-5:30 (slightly shorter hours would be considered)
• Salary circa £25-28K pa + Benefits dependent on skills and experience
• Location: 112 Street Lane, Roundhay, Leeds, LS8 2AL
• Free on-site parking
• Regular complimentary social events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Holidays - starting at 22 days plus bank holidays (increasing to 25)

Do you have some experience in conveyancing and looking to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where attention to detail and excellent client service are key? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

Our well-established and highly respected and award-winning solicitors’ firm is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to help support our conveyancing fee earners to provide an excellent conveyancing service to our clients.

If you’re looking for a varied and rewarding role in a supportive team where you can contribute to truly make a difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you!

What you will do:

• Respond to enquiries from clients, the other side, estate agents, referrers, lenders and other third parties in writing, in person or on the telephone
• Pro-actively update clients with progress of their matter
• Request searches, relevant documents, redemption statements, deeds and required information from the Land Registry, Search Providers, lenders and other 3rd parties
• Draft transfer deed and replies to requisitions where required
• Prepare for exchange of contracts
• Prepare completion statements, bills and set the file up for completion,
• File management – file notes, telephone notes, emails, updating case management system, dealing with incoming and outgoing post, filing

What We Need:

• A Conveyancing Assistant with experience of assisting Conveyancing Fee-earners with their caseload, specifically with Freehold and Leasehold Sales and Purchase transactions.
• Someone with knowledge and experience of Anti-Money Laundering Procedures and verification checks.
• Someone who thrives in delivering excellent customer care, possesses outstanding attention to detail, and is driven to achieve the best outcomes.
• Excellent communication skills are key, as you’ll be explaining complex processes in simple terms, while maintaining professionalism and efficiency to secure the best results for our clients.

Your Skills:

• Exceptional at managing workloads independently.
• High organisational and detail-orientation skills.
• Adept at providing regular updates and excellent care to clients.
• Positive attitude and ability to work under pressure.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge and experience with Remortgage and Transfer of Equity matters
• Use of FormEvo
• Managing caseload paperless or paper light.

Interested? Please send a cover letter explaining your interest in this role along with your CV.

For further information please refer to Winston Solicitors Website or call 0113 218 5499.

A full job description is available on request.

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