Eventus Legal are seeking a Paralegal / Assistant with experience in Residential Conveyancing to join a successful, expanding team based in Harrogate. This is a full-time, permanent job role with excellent progression prospects. Other benefits include 24 days holidays that rises with service, bank holidays as additional, Christmas closure and pension.
Role Responsibilities
As the newly appointed Conveyancing Assistant, you would be expected to deal with a range of matters including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, both Freehold and Leasehold.
Main responsibilities include:
- Assisting the Fee Earner on files
- Liaising with Clients, Solicitors and Estate Agents on the telephone, email and in person
- Dealing with routine correspondence
- Preparing transfer documents and requisitions on title
- Obtaining and checking redemption figures
- Helping to prepare files for exchange and completion
- Search reports
Person Specification
The incoming Conveyancing Assistant you will have experience in a similar conveyancing role, either as an Assistant / Paralegal or a Legal Secretary involved in the caseload. You will also have the following experience and skills:
- Proven conveyancing experience (ideally 2 years)
- The ability to deal with enquiries swiftly
- Excellent client communications skills
- Strong organisational skills
Benefits and Rewards
As well as a competitive salary, depending on experience, the incoming Conveyancing Assistant will also benefit from:
- 24 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with service up to 29 days plus bank holidays
- Christmas closure
- Death in service
- Pension
- Progression prospects
About the Company
The firm is a highly successful law firm with 4 offices throughout the North-East and Yorkshire. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the top legal professionals in the industry within their Harrogate, North Yorkshire office. Furthermore, you’ll learn from experienced lawyers, support staff, and administrators and have the chance to develop your skills and knowledge.
Next Steps
Apply now to be considered for this career enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Conveyancing Assistant job, please send your CV to Amy Watson at the Eventus Recruitment Group via email at amy.watson@eventuslegal.com or phone 07787 131442 for a confidential discussion.
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