As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the conveyancing team and ensuring the smooth execution of property transactions. Your responsibilities will include:
- Client Communication and Support:
- Assisting with Property Searches and Enquiries: Conducting property searches, verifying land registry details, and responding to client queries.
- Liaising with Clients, Solicitors, and Estate Agents: Maintaining effective communication channels to keep all parties informed throughout the process.
- Document Preparation and Management:
- Preparing Legal Documents and Contracts: Drafting legal documents related to property transactions, including contracts, transfer deeds, and completion statements.
- Managing Files: Ensuring accurate record-keeping, maintaining files, and organizing paperwork using case management systems.
- Compliance: Ensuring compliance with legal regulations and industry standards.
- Post-Completion Work:
- Closing Files: Handling post-completion tasks such as registering property transfers, dealing with stamp duty payments, and updating land registries.
- Issuing Quotes and Preliminary Paperwork: Providing clients with accurate quotes and organizing initial paperwork.
- Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience: At least 2 years of experience as a Conveyancing Assistant.
- Knowledge: Strong understanding of conveyancing procedures, including both freehold and leasehold titles.
- Attention to Detail: Precise record-keeping and meticulous attention to detail.
- Communication Skills: Effective communication with clients, solicitors, and other stakeholders.
- Case Management Systems: Familiarity with case management software.