Conveyancing Legal Assistant

My clientis an award-winning legal firm that specialises in residential conveyancing and property law. They now have an exciting opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant to join their team based centrally in Norwich. Role responsibilities: Taking instructions from clients Drafting or checking sales contracts and agreeing terms with the conveyancer acting for the other party to the transaction Obtaining or checking Land Registry documents or title deeds (if the land is unregistered) Collating and sending or checking supporting legal and financial documents Communicating professionally with clients over the phone, via email and letter Dealing with financial aspects of a transaction such as statements and payments to third parties Prepare correspondence and documents using audio typing, word processing or digital dictation methods Administer filing systems which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of client files Using a computerised case management system to update clients and third parties Ensure the confidentiality of all practice and client documentation and information Maintain professional standards at all times To carry out any other duties and responsibilities that may be required by the firm Person specification: Previous experience working within the legal sector in essential Residential conveyancing experience is highly advantageous Ability to work in a high volume, high pressured environment and therefore Experience working under pressure and to strict deadlines A polite and clear telephone manner Strong organisation and communication skills A hard working, proactive and driven attitude To be fully conversant with Microsoft Office For the right candidate, my client is offering a fantastic package: Competitive base salary depending on skills and experience Continued training and development Office working hours: Mon to Fri 9am - 5pm Based centrally in Norwich close to major transport links Opportunity to join a reputable, progressive company Loads of other company benefits to be discussed at interview stage This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and reputable, professional legal firm at an exciting time. My client is interviewing now so send your CV asap to be considered for this role. Due to the high volume of applications we receive per vacancy, we are unable to respond to every candidate personally. If you have not heard back from us within 14 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.