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Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
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Preston, Lancashire
Legal Assistant Conveyancing
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £18,000 per annum |
Overview
Legal Assistant - Conveyancing Preston Salary £18,000 - £20,000 A highly regarded law firm based in Preston is looking to recruit a conveyancing legal assistant to join the team on a full-time permanent basis. This is an ideal role for someone wanting to get the foot on the ladder in a residential property environment. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing full support to fee earners and department in general, including arranging appointments and dealing with client queries in person and by phone Using the Land Registry Portal, completing Land Registry returns, and submission of SDLT forms. Filing, photocopying and opening/closing client files in a timely manner. Maintaining and coordinating diaries and diary notes and reporting on these as necessary. Regular consideration of client files and advising fee earners on any action required. Taking telephone calls and updating clients, estate agents and solicitors etc. Logging on client care documentation and requesting further information, where required Ordering redemption figures Logging on post Drafting Contract packs on sale files Ordering searches Setting files up for completion Providing full assistance and support to the conveyancing team and your main duties will be those listed above in addition to you being the first point of contact for clients. They are looking for someone who has at least 12 months current experience as a legal assistant within residential conveyancing. This is such a fantastic opportunity that won't be around for long so please apply now for immediate consideration. Please contact Lois Caffrey, Legal Recruitment Consultant, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration. Douglas Scott are a legal recruitment expert and the UK's leading law firms trust us with their legal vacancies. We are a regulated recruitment consultancy and will discuss this role and seek your approval before submitting an application directly to the decision maker. Please see our websitewww.douglas-scott.co.uk for more North West legal positions.