Exciting opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant

Join Our Dynamic Award Winning Team at Paul Crowley & Co Solicitors Limited.

STRICTLY NO AGENCIES PLEASE!

Paul Crowley & Co solicitors are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in Residential Conveyancing to join their successful and highly regarded conveyancing team based in Anfield.

The successful candidate will be confident working alongside an experienced conveyancer and have previous experience of assisting with files from inception to completion.

This is not a training opportunity; we require a conveyancing assistant to form a long-term partnership with the conveyancer and be comfortable with the work from day one. Therefore, experience is crucial.

Role Information

Job Title:
Conveyancing Assistant

Reports To:
Head of Conveyancing

Job Type:
Full Time / Permanent

Purpose

The purpose of the Conveyancing Assistant is to support the wider Conveyancing team with the management of a busy, fast-moving caseload by providing efficient administrative support and assistance throughout the customers’ lifecycle with Paul Crowley & Co.

The role of the Conveyancing Assistant will be pivotal to the future success of our expanding conveyancing team and will be actively involved in business development activities and networking.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting our team of Conveyancers with the management of a busy, fast-moving caseload
• Administrative support and assistance to our busy Conveyancing team
• Answering incoming calls and addressing queries where possible
• Responding to prospective clients as soon as possible following enquiry
• Handling post
• Maintaining files
• Dealing with files from opening to issuing contracts
• Be actively involved in ensuring compliance with CQS
• Effective implementation of anti-money laundering legislation and KYC, procedures, and compliance
• Undertake specific training when required and have overall responsibility towards self-development
• Be actively involved in ensuring compliance in Lexcel and other standards
• Ensure the confidentiality of all the firm’s and client’s documentation and information by complying with GDPR
• Be actively involved in business development activities and networking
• Undertake any other duties as required by the Directors as necessary for other fee earners and employees

Person Specification & Requirements

• Experience using Proclaim Case Management System is preferred but not essential (Training would be provided)
• Good technical knowledge and be able to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines
• An effective team player
• A good eye for detail
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft 365 packages
• Excellent customer service skills
• Digital dictation
• Excellent typing, oral and written communication skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Build relationships with new clients

Benefits and Remuneration

• Competitive Salary dependant on experience; Band 2 £23,185.50 – £30,000.00 DOE
• 25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increases with length of service up to 30 days
• Additional Birthday Holiday*
• Free Parking
• Staff social and team building events
• Auto-enrolment workplace pension*
• Friendly, supportive, and personable team environment
• Professional development and training opportunities including access to a wide range of webinars
• Paid study leave*
• Breakfast Clubs
• Free eye tests*
• Interesting and meaningful work

*Terms and Conditions apply

Here at Paul Crowley & Co we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong.

We therefore particularly encourage applications from a diverse range of applicants.

Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm

Closing date: Friday 10 January 2025

WHAT TO DO NEXT…

Interested candidates please apply in the first instance using our online application below.