Conveyancing Assistant
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- England,London,City of London
- full-time
- £22,000 - £30,000 per annum
Job Description:
A well-established law firm are currently looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant/ Paralegal to join their team in Wimbledon.
Key Responsibilities:
*Support residential property department in managing transaction caseloads.
*Draft documents using agreed standards and the firm’s precedent library.
*Coordinate document management for large transactions.
*Support the department with exchange and pre-completion matters, including preparing engrossments, invoicing, completion statements, requesting mortgage funds, preparing SDLT Land Transaction Returns, and filing the same.
*Manage residential property transaction completions, including post-completion tasks such as registration of transactions at Companies House and the Land Registry, and issuing or archiving deeds.
*Handle file-opening, closing, and archiving per the firm’s Case Management procedures.
*Perform general office and administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, post-opening, filing, data entry, arranging conference calls, and answering phone calls and the front door.
*Provide excellent client care and always maintain high service quality.
*Ensure work is performed accurately, reliably, and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures.
*Collaborate effectively as a team member.
The Ideal Candidate:
*At least 12 months experience as a residential conveyancing Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or Conveyancing Assistant.
*Strong computer literacy, including familiarity with case management systems.
*Understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and basic regulatory obligations.
*Previous experience in a Lexcel and CQS accredited firm is desirable but not essential.
*Excellent organisational skills
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Ability to build and maintain relationships with key clients at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
*Support residential property department in managing transaction caseloads.
*Draft documents using agreed standards and the firm’s precedent library.
*Coordinate document management for large transactions.
*Support the department with exchange and pre-completion matters, including preparing engrossments, invoicing, completion statements, requesting mortgage funds, preparing SDLT Land Transaction Returns, and filing the same.
*Manage residential property transaction completions, including post-completion tasks such as registration of transactions at Companies House and the Land Registry, and issuing or archiving deeds.
*Handle file-opening, closing, and archiving per the firm’s Case Management procedures.
*Perform general office and administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning, post-opening, filing, data entry, arranging conference calls, and answering phone calls and the front door.
*Provide excellent client care and always maintain high service quality.
*Ensure work is performed accurately, reliably, and in accordance with the company’s quality and risk procedures.
*Collaborate effectively as a team member.
The Ideal Candidate:
*At least 12 months experience as a residential conveyancing Paralegal, Legal Secretary, or Conveyancing Assistant.
*Strong computer literacy, including familiarity with case management systems.
*Understanding of Money Laundering Regulations and basic regulatory obligations.
*Previous experience in a Lexcel and CQS accredited firm is desirable but not essential.
*Excellent organisational skills
*Strong written and verbal communication skills.
*Ability to build and maintain relationships with key clients at all levels.
Job number 1781500
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Company Details:
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Company size: 50–99 employees
Industry: Recruitment Consultancy
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