Legal Assistant - Conveyancing
1 day ago
Twickenham
Conveyancing Legal Assistant Location: Southwest London (office based) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30–17:00 Salary: Competitive, DOE A well-established and respected law firm in the Southwest London area is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their busy residential property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with at least 12 months’ residential conveyancing experience who is looking to progress within a supportive and professional environment. Key Objectives • Support fee earners with the management and progression of residential conveyancing files., • Handle client and file-related queries professionally, both by phone and in person., • Ensure timely, efficient and compliant progression of matters., • Maintain accurate file management in line with firm policies., • Provide excellent client care, escalating matters where necessary., • Attend to clients, take instructions and prepare correspondence., • Use internal systems and processes effectively., • Liaise courteously with clients and introducers., • Manage your own workload with minimal supervision., • Comply with all firm procedures, standards and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities • Linking incoming post to relevant files., • Using case management and ledger systems., • Verifying client ID in line with AML requirements., • Opening new files and issuing client care packs., • Reviewing and preparing files for closure or archiving., • Returning all telephone calls within 2 hours where possible, or by close of business., • Preparing contract packs in line with procedure., • Raising pre-contract enquiries., • Ordering searches., • Assisting with exchanges and post-completion work., • Supporting fee earners throughout the entire transaction process. What’s on Offer • Competitive salary (dependent on experience), • Pension scheme, • Clear pathways for career development, • Stable, full-time, office-based role within a supportive team Application Requirement We aim to respond to all applicants within 10 days. If you have not heard from us in that time, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion.