Post Completion Conveyancing Assistant

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Paul Crowley & Co solicitors are looking to recruit a Conveyancing Legal Assistant with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in Residential Conveyancing and Post completion to join their award-winning conveyancing team based in Anfield.

The successful candidate will provide full support in regard to the conveyancing post-completion process. You will be expected to use a high degree of self-management and initiative, whilst communicating effectively with partners, colleagues, and clients.

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.

The purpose of the role primarily will be to:

Person Specification & Requirements:

• 2 years’ experience and working knowledge of the full post completion process
• You will have fee earner experience and be willing to assist with running files and provide locum within the team
• Strong word-processing with proficiency in Microsoft 365 packages
• Experience using Proclaim Case Management System is preferred but not essential
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to maintain accuracy whilst working at a fast pace
• Strong time-management and ability to prioritise own workload
• Pro-active and ‘can do’ attitude
• Knowledge and experience of Lexcel and CQS Compliance would be advantageous

Key Responsibilities:

• Submission of SDLT5 return
• Lodging AP1 to Land Registry
• Dealing with Requisitions
• Updating clients and lenders on the current registration
• Dealing with post completion requirements from Freeholders and Management Companies
• Updating LMS & Lender exchange
• Residential purchases of flats and houses
• Maintaining good file management including closure of files as soon as reasonably practicable to ensure a true live file count
• Be actively involved in ensuring compliance with CQS
• Effective implementation of anti-money laundering legislation and KYC, procedures, and compliance
• Adhering to process and procedures as directed by the HOD
• 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

Benefits and Remuneration:

• Full-time / Permanent position
• Competitive Salary dependant on experience
• 25 Days Holiday plus public holidays, increases with length of service up to 30 days
• Additional Birthday Holiday*
• Optional 1 day per week home working*
• 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

If you feel you have what it takes to join our vibrant award-winning team, then we would like to hear from you!

Closing Date:
Friday 28^th February 2025

Position:
Full-time / Permanent

Hours:
Monday – Friday, 8.30am – 5.00pm

Salary:
Negotiable (commensurate with experience)

Holidays:
25 days paid holiday entitlement

WHAT TO DO NEXT…

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