Locum Conveyancing Assistant | Derbyshire, UK | Rolling Contract
Location: Derbyshire, UK
Contract: Locum
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Rolling
Rate: Dependent on experience
Working pattern: On site
About the role
Our client, a well-established firm in Derbyshire, is looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join its team on a locum basis. The contract is rolling and the role is on site, so you will be working alongside the fee earners you support from your first day.
You will support the conveyancing team with the day-to-day progress of property transactions, keeping files moving and clients informed. That includes preparing and checking documents, handling correspondence with clients, agents and other solicitors, and making sure each file is up to date and accurate.
The role suits someone who can start quickly, pick up a live caseload without lengthy handover and work comfortably to deadlines. The rate depends on experience, so there is room to recognise the right background.
Main responsibilities
- Support fee earners with the progress of conveyancing files from instruction through to completion
- Prepare, check and send documents and legal paperwork
- Handle correspondence with clients, estate agents, lenders and other solicitors
- Carry out property searches and review the results
- Keep case management records accurate and up to date
- Prepare completion statements and support the completion process
- Work to deadlines and keep clients updated on progress
Requirements
Essential
- Previous experience in a conveyancing support role
- Understanding of the conveyancing process
- Strong organisation and attention to detail
- Good written and spoken communication skills
- Availability to work on site in Derbyshire
The offer
- Locum role with a rolling contract
- Start date: ASAP
- Rate dependent on experience
- On-site working in Derbyshire, UK
If you have conveyancing support experience and are available to start soon, this is a role worth a conversation.
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