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We are seeking a Legal Assistant to join a well establised law firm in Oxfordshire. You will join their fast paced residential conveyancing team. If you're looking for a reputable law firm to enhance your career within conveyancing.. please apply now!

Key Responsibilities

• Dealing with new client enquiries

• Providing sales and purchasing quotes

• Opening new client files, including set up on our case management system and issuing client documentation/questionnaires

• Supporting the team with administrative tasks associated with the new transaction process e.g. obtaining title information, issuing sales contract documentation, and verifying clients’ ID

• Liaising with existing and prospective clients, answering, and resolving their queries where relevant

• Dealing with third parties such as estate agents and solicitors, as part of the new transactions process

• Submitting property searches

• Preparing Transfer deeds

• Updating the lender portal and downloading/reviewing client mortgage offers

• Submitting Certificates of Title to the mortgage lenders

• Interacting with solicitors and support staff within the firm, providing clarification on any queries or issues

• Liaising with the Land Registry and submitting registration applications Skills and Attributes

• Friendly and helpful team player

• Well organised with ability to prioritise workload

• Ability to work accurately with a good attention to detail

• Able to use Microsoft Office packages

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Resilient and calm under pressure

• Excellent keyboard and word processing skills

• Possess high levels of speed and accuracy

• Have a good telephone manner and be comfortable speaking with clients on the telephone