Legal Assistant - Conveyancing Job in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

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Legal Assistant – Conveyancing Job in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire

Job Description
We provide innovative, modern, and dynamic solutions to even the most complex of legal problems. Our approach is thoughtful and honest, and we strive to deliver a professional service with a personal touch. We offer comprehensive legal advice alongside our strategic partner, CTT Law, a separate SRA Regulated business that shares our passion for excellence in the law and quality of service.

Main Duties:

• To provide technical and administrative support to fee earning staff.

• To make effective use of case management systems and ensure efficient use of time and resources.

• To contribute to the development and improvement of business systems and processes.

Key Tasks:

1 Technical

• Support fee earning staff in the provision of a full range of conveyancing services

• Set up and manage transaction files (electronic & hard copy)

• Ensure accuracy of client and transaction data (data input & cleansing)

• Complete post completion duties including registration & replies to HMLR requisitions

2 Customer Service

• Maintain high standards of performance and customer service

• Deal with enquiries and client onboarding promptly and proactively, providing quotes on a same day basis

• Deal with routine calls for updates from clients / third parties

• Report any customer service issues or complaints to fee earners / senior staff promptly

3 IT & Systems To make effective use of the: –

• Case Management and customer communication systems

• Microsoft & email systems • Advanced systems including electronic signatures and AML processes • Internet and Intranet

4 General

• To make appropriate recommendations for service improvement

• To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be required

• To attend and complete relevant training

• To co-operate with and take part in the business’s appraisal process

• To demonstrate support for the firm’s development and values

Experience

Essential:

• 3 years’ legal assistant / secretary experience

• 12 months’ experience of full-service conveyancing practice and procedure including: File opening, client care and onboarding. Client due diligence and compliance. Post completion formalities

• Fluency with HMLR and standard industry forms and precedents

• Legal case management systems

Desirable:

• 5 years + legal assistant / secretary experience

• 3 years + full-service conveyancing experience

• Expertise in residential conveyancing practice and procedure

• Knowledge and experience of regulatory compliance and familiarity with industry best practice standards including CQS and Lexcel

• Knowledge and experience of commercial conveyancing practice and procedure

Skills

Essential:

• Excellent IT skills

• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

• Strong organisational skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Reliability, integrity, and discretion

• Willingness to constructively challenge own work to continually improve performance

• Punctual with excellent time management skills Qualifications Essential:

• 5 GCSE’s or equivalent (A-C including Maths & English) • 2 A-Levels or equivalent Desirable: • Paralegal qualification • University degree (preferably law or business administration) • CILEX any level

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Royal Leamington Spa
County: Warwickshire
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £19950 – £24150/annum
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