Conveyancing Assistant – Norwich

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled Conveyancing Assistant to join our Norwich team. This position is suited for someone who has excellent communication skills and a proactive nature. This role is offered on a full time, permanent basis.

We are a local, leading firm of expert solicitors with offices across Norfolk. Specialising in a wide range of legal services we are committed to delivering excellent client care and ensuring all legal matters are treated with the attention and efficiency our clients deserve.

Our people are truly valued for their skills and professionalism, but also for the viewpoint they bring to our firm. We recognise that our employee's unique perspectives, ideas and backgrounds give us a competitive edge and our culture is underpinned by the diversity of our team, which inspires innovation and growth and sets us apart from the other law firms.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Conveyancing Assistant located in Norwich, Norfolk. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the team on a range of Residential Conveyancing cases.

Some experience of running freehold sale files would be beneficial.

Responsibilities:

  • Supporting Fee Earners with general administrative tasks
  • Dealing with clients over the telephone and face to face
  • Completing Land Registry applications and Property searches
  • Opening files and proceeding with initial stages of conveyancing transactions and due diligence checks
  • Completing Stamp Duty Land Tax forms
  • Post- completion procedures
  • File closures
  • Building a good rapport with Estate Agents and other parties
  • Dealing with sale files with the assistance of the team members.

The ideal candidate will:

  • Have strong Administrative skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Be an excellent communicator
  • Have exceptional time management
  • Be organised, able to manage deadlines and prioritise when needed
  • Be Dependable
  • Have ability to adapt to new systems and procedures quickly with excellent IT skills
  • Having previous experience of working within a Conveyancing Department is essential.

This role is based in Norwich, however occasional travel/support to our North Walsham and Sheringham offices may be required.

Full time applicants only please.

No referrals or recommendation from agencies please.

Employee Benefits

  • Supportive and inclusive working environment
  • Health & wellness employee assistance programme
  • Life insurance
  • Income protection
  • Pension scheme
  • Salary Exchange Scheme
  • 30 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
  • Office closure over Christmas period
  • 35 hour working week
  • Training and professional development opportunities
  • Employee discount on legal services
  • Regular social events

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