Paralegal / Legal Assistant
Residential Conveyancing
Lancashire
£20,000 - £24,000

Conveyancing Assistant

Ref: 1573| Posted: 2nd Dec 2024

 

Eventus Legal are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established multi-service law firm in Chorley, Lancashire. This is a full-time, permanent job offering a competitive salary, additional annual leave and sick pay.  

 

Role Responsibilities

My client seeks an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join their expanding property team. You’ll be working alongside an experienced and supportive team who handle a wide range of conveyancing matters. Your duties within this Legal Assistant job will include the following: 

  • Requesting OCE and issuing contracts
  • Requesting redemption figures from lenders
  • Dealing with enquiries raised, by sending to the client and replying to other side solicitor
  • Requesting searches on purchases
  • Preparing SDLT forms
  • Checking search results on return and reporting to clients
  • Reviewing mortgage offers and reporting to clients
  • Requesting final searches
  • Submitting SLDT forms and paying stamp duty

 

Person Specification

We are actively seeking applications from experienced Conveyancing Assistants who are interested in joining a progressive firm and can demonstrate the following skills and experience:

  • Professional
  • Friendly and approachable
  • Client-focused
  • Organised
  • Self-motivated
  • Strong IT skills

You will have at least 1 year’s conveyancing experience. However, it isn’t essential to have experience in all the above listed duties. My client can provide some training as long as you possess the capability to perform some of the tasks required.

 

Benefits and Rewards

This is an exciting job opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant to join an expanding law firm who offer a competitive salary along with 25 days annual leave and sick pay. This role is a full-time, permanent job position working Monday to Friday. 

 

About the Company

My client is a prominent law firm with a strong presence across Lancashire. They offer a range of legal services to both private and business clients.

 

Next Steps

Apply now if your skills align with this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, if you are interested in learning more about this Conveyancing Assistant job in Chorley, please send your CV to Nikki Phillips at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at nikki.phillips@eventuslegal.com or contact 07530 737 333 for a confidential discussion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please get in touch with me using the details above for a confidential discussion about your career.

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