Conveyancing Assistant - Post Completions

THE FIRM

A Wirral based law firm is looking to recruit a post completion assistant to join its busy conveyancing team.

Acting on behalf of clients nationally, this firm has a particular niche in the conveyancing sector.

THE ROLE

The role is that of a full time conveyancing assistant dealing with post completion matters behalf of residential conveyancing fee earners within the firm.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Manage a system to ensure registrations are completed ahead of the Land Registry deadline.

Preparation and submission of registrations (Form AP1) to the land registry

Prepare and submit Stamp Duty Land Tax forms to HMRC. Dispatch office copies entries together with title deeds to client's lender clients any third parties requiring copies.

Prepare and send letters to provide updates on registrations.

Diarise all requisition deadlines received and to respond to the same within the time frames provided by the Land Registry.

Ensure completed files are closed following completion.

Communicate with HM Land Registry, HMRC, Welsh revenue authority, clients and other 3rd parties including solicitors and managing agents both on the telephone, email and in written correspondence as well as communicating internally with conveyancing, re-mortgage, compliance and wills and probate teams where necessary.

This job is self-sufficient. The job holder will produce all his/her own work on the PC and will have little if any assistance. Must be proficient with the equipment provided, case management system (Proclaim), and IT programmes i.e., MS Office, Word, Outlook and Excel.

The ability to communicate clearly and effectively is essential.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

To have worked within a law firm previously, ideally dealing with residential conveyancing work.

This is a home working opportunity until such time as it is safe to return to the office.

ON OFFER

A salary of up to £17,500 pounds

Working hours of 9 - 5

WHAT TO DO NEXT

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply through the advert or contact Nick Tappin at Thornton Legal directly. All applications treated in strictest confidence. 07525 660 386

Thornton Legal has strong relationships with law firms of all sizes and specialisms in the North West. We help build the careers of Solicitors, Paralegals and Legal Assistants across a broad range of experience levels and we would be delighted to work with you now or in the future.