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Our client is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy team in their Northampton office. Working alongside an experienced fee earner in a busy conveyancing environment assisting on a varied caseload including freehold/leasehold sales & purchase, re-mortgage, transfers of equity, right to buy and shared ownership schemes.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

* Dealing with queries raised by clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents, whether face to face, by telephone or by email.

* Making detailed attendance notes of all correspondence.

* Opening and closing files on our CMS.

* Taking Client instructions, carry out AML checks, source of funds and gifts checks etc.

* Ensuring files on CMS are updated with all correspondence.

* Applying GDPR and SRA regulations, following Lexcel and firm procedures.

* Administrative support (including photocopying and scanning etc).

* Preparing quotes to clients.

* Drafting completion statements.

* Requesting mortgage redemption figures and mortgage advances.

* Assist Fee Earner in preparing report on title, report on mortgage and search report for clients.

* Issuing sale contracts.

* Replying to sales enquiries on freehold and leasehold properties.

* Ordering searches online.

* Setting up completions.

* Post completion admin. (Drafting AP1s, Using Land Registry portal to submit registration applications, reply to requisitions, Generate Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and submit applications).

* Preparing and submitting invoices, receipts and payments to the finance team.

* Occasional reception cover.

Requirements for this role include:

* A previous background in a conveyancing department.

* Proficiency in English and good numerical accuracy.

* Excellent administrative and organisational skills.

* Ability to manage multiple activities and work under pressure.

* A positive, professional and approachable demeanour.

* Excellent work ethic and attention to detail.

* Good IT skills; knowledge of a Case Management System and excellent keyboard skills.

* Outstanding communication.

Benefits:

* 26 days holiday plus bank holidays

* Monthly holiday bonus scheme

* Comprehensive training and development opportunities

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday 9:00 – 5:15