Residential Conveyancing Assistant

Pyramid8 are currently working closely with our new client based in Bradford. Our client is a well established professional firm
Due to expansion our client is now looking to recruit a full time Residential Conveyancing Assistant to work full time Monday to Friday 35 hours per week 09:00-17:00.
Summary of the role
To provide administrative support to the Conveyancing team to assist them in the process of a varied caseload of sale and purchase transactions.
The role:
Opening new files and inputting new instructions onto the Case Management system (Leap) and producing the relevant letters, emails, and documents
Processing client instructions, ID, proof of address and source of funds in line with the firms AML protocol
Updating the Case Management system in accordance with department procedures as the matter progresses including client and lender portals
Issuing contracts on sale files and assisting in dealing with replies to enquiries raised by a buyer’s solicitor
Ordering searches
Dealing with exchanges and related paperwork
Setting up and dealing with sale and purchase completions to include pre completion search requests and certificate of title submissions.
Obtaining redemption figures on sale files.
Issuing Mortgage reports to clients
Issuing Search reports to clients
Dealing with incoming post where appropriate
Dealing with client and estate agents telephone enquiries where experience allows
Filing, billing, photocopying, and file closing as required
General administration duties for the department as required
The candidate:
Experience is essential with ideally 3 years’ experience gained within a residential conveyancing department.
Proficient IT skills with experience of a case management system, lender, and Land Registry Portals.
Literate and numerate
Ability to work accurately in accordance with the requirements of the team
Ability to deal with enquiries in a customer-friendly and effective manner
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
A flexible and adaptable approach to work
Ability to work on own initiative & as part of a team
If you would like to work a professional firm, please forward your up to date CV for consideration