Conveyancing Assistant

2 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Shoosmiths Full time

The firm

Shoosmiths is the law firm clients choose for excellent service, incisive thinking and above all for our ability to focus on what matters. From offices across the UK and Brussels, we support some of the world’s most exciting and ambitious businesses; amazing clients making an impact. We empower our people to be their authentic selves and deliver together in supportive teams committed to excellence and innovation. The first top 50 law firm to achieve ‘Platinum Standard’ Investors in People, our values and culture are not just words on our website but are the heartbeat of the firm.

We have an outstanding benefits package to complement our competitive remuneration system. In addition to the competitive salaries, great working environment and high-quality work, we believe that all staff should be rewarded for their commitment to the continued success of the firm through a comprehensive and flexible range of benefits.

To discover more about our benefits, please visit: Benefits Package

The team

Shoosmiths  Plot Sales Team  is a key part of Shoosmiths Living Sector acting for national and regional housebuilders and developers selling their new build plots.

The role

Shoosmiths are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join our Plot Sales Team who act on behalf of developers, traders, entrepreneurs and home builders across the UK.

As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will join a team who are responsible for providing full administrative support (including audio typing) to our national plots team. You will be responsible for producing legal documentation to a high level of accuracy and working with your team to ensure deadlines and performance targets are met.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is looking to move into a growing practice and develop a legal career, as full training will be given around the end-to-end conveyancing lifecycle.

Main responsibilities

As a Conveyancing Assistant your remit will include providing excellent client care and service,  answering incoming calls and dealing with enquires, sales updates and taking messages  where required. As such, you will need excellent communication skills along with a customer service background.

You will be involved with the  end-to-end conveyancing life-cycle  which will include  opening and inception of the files  onto the relevant case management system,  preparation of plot sale paperwork ,  procuring conveyancing searches ,  processing exchange of contracts ,  completion procedures , dealing with  Land Registry requisitions on title , and  registration procedures .

Furthermore you will undertake a range of administrative duties to support the Conveyancers which may include  audio typing ,  data input  onto the relevant case management and finance systems, dealing with  incoming and outgoing post , and  preparing bills . 

Skills and qualifications

The  ideal candidate  will have excellent written and oral communication skills and it would be helpful to have previous experience working in a  customer service position . You will enjoy working as part of a team and also possess excellent organisational and time-management skills. A strong attention to detail is also required, as you will be drafting legal paperwork, inputting data and audio typing. 

You will be passionate about helping people and like to be thoroughly organised to prioritise work independently.

Essential knowledge and experience

Good team player Good communication and client care skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Enthusiasm and willingness to learn Able to work under pressure and to deadlines

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