Eventus Legal are seeking a Paralegal / Conveyancing Assistant with experience in Residential Conveyancing to join a successful, expanding team based in Hartlepool. This is a full-time, permanent job role with excellent progression prospects to fee-earning. Other benefits include 25 days holiday plus bank holidays that rises with service, medicash, subsidised parking and staff discounts and rewards.
Role Responsibilities
As the newly appointed Conveyancing Assistant, you would be expected to assist a Fee-Earner with a range of matters including sales, purchases, re-mortgages, transfers of equity, both Freehold and Leasehold matters. 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. Also, you will have the following experience and skills:
- Proven conveyancing experience (minimum 12 months)
- 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:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with progression (plus the ability to purchase more)
- 35 hour working week (and a strong emphasis on work-life balance)
- Subsidised parking
- Staff discounts
- Progression prospects including funding for CILEX etc
About the Company
The firm is a highly successful law firm with 4 offices throughout Teesside and County Durham. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the top legal professionals in the industry within their Hartlepool 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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