Eventus Recruitment are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant for a law firm based in Team Valley. This is a permanent position and can be offered on a full or part-time basis. Other benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, free parking, and company-wide profit share.  

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Conveyancing Assistant will be working one-on-one with an experienced Residential Conveyancer assisting with their caseload of residential conveyancing matters including both freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, newbuild, transfer of equity and all other associated matters.

The caseload will be manageable and capped at 55 files to ensure continuity of client service and a positive working environment. Specific duties will include:

• Support Conveyancers in day-to-day work.
• Provide secretarial support when required.
• Support junior colleagues as they learn and develop.
• Answer and make phone calls to and from clients, others solicitors, estate agents etc.
• Organise and maintain case files

Person Specification 

Applications are sought from experienced Conveyancing Assistants or Legal Secretaries, ideally those who have at least 2 years experience in a similar role. You must have experienced in a Residential Conveyancing role and you will be experienced and comfortable in handling telephone calls from Clients, Estate Agents, Other side etc., as well as:

• Able to maintain a high level of presentation and accuracy.
• Able to keep track of key dates.
• Able to liaise directly with clients and other professionals, making appointments and managing diaries.
• Enthusiastic and hardworking.
• Have a keen eye for detail, be organised and keen learn and develop

Benefits and Rewards

The incoming Conveyancing Assistant will benefit from a positive working environment with a rewarding salary and company wide bonus. Other benefits include:

• Free Parking when at the office
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas closure
• Company wide profit sharing
• Career progression, they will support you with further qualifications
• Paid overtime (but they don’t encourage you to stay past 5pm)

About the Company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly regarded practice that specialises in conveyancing. They have an excellent reputation locally, particularly for their staff retention and their positive working environment. They are keen to keep the caseloads low, to keep morale up and also encourage a commitment to work life balance including you to leave on time and offer full holiday cover for when you are on leave.  

Next Steps

If you are interested in learning more about this Conveyancing Assistant, please send your CV to Amy Watson at Eventus Legal via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or contact 0113 418 2494 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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