Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal

We are working with a reputable law firm based in Harrogate who are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal to join their growing business. You will be assisting the conveyancer to deal with all manner of conveyancing work to include purchases, sales, transfer of equity, remortgages and more. This is an exciting opportunity where the right candidate will have the opportunity for training & development, and the prospect of running a small caseload independently with supervision & support.

Requirements

• Proven experience of working within a Conveyancing Assistant or Paralegal role
• Experience with case management systems
• An understanding of the full conveyancing process
• Strong customer service skills & communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office & the ability to pick up new systems quickly
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail & organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Answering incoming calls & responding to email enquiries
• Taking initial enquiries
• Providing quotations to clients
• Answering client questions & queries
• Managing client expectations
• Drafting legal documents & correspondence
• Updating of databases and case management software
• Liaising with estate agents, lenders and any other third parties as required
• Attending team meetings as required
• Carrying out general administration tasks such as printing, photocopying & scanning of documents
• Using the Land Registry Portal to upload documents & submit applications
• Carrying out property searches

Salary and Working Hours

Salary is £24,000 – £27,000 per annum, dependent on experience.

Working hours are Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm with a 1 hour lunch break.

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