Conveyancing Assistant

We are a dynamic multi-office practice which provides a comprehensive range of legal services to clients across the North West and UK.

Recognising that employees are our greatest asset, we invest in training and development programmes and provide a working environment, which is both supportive and challenging. Blending traditional values of personal and cost-effective advice with a modern and fresh approach we have achieved numerous accreditations and awards.

Enjoying continual success and growth we are highly regarded within the legal market.

Key Objectives

• To assist Conveyancers in the management of caseload by actioning legal procedures as directed by the Conveyancer.
• To assist Conveyancers in the management of caseload by dealing with file related queries either face to face or by telephone.
• To assist Conveyancers in the processing of matters on a timely and cost effective basis.
• To support Conveyancers in the maintenance of files by effective file management.
• To ensure that clients are dealt with efficiently and politely and that appropriate legal matters are raised with the Conveyancer.
• To attend to clients, taking instructions, and conducting letter and telephone enquiries as necessary
• To use the correct practice procedures and systems in order to manage cases effectively and in accordance with the firm’s standards and legal requirements.
• To improve and enhance the firm’s client base by effective liaison with existing clients and contacts
• To maximise the firm’s potential to cross–sell services by identifying appropriate opportunities.
• To manage own work allocation, productivity and quality of work with minimum supervision.
• To comply with all Carters and Watson Ramsbottom policies and procedures
• To ensure our clients received the best possible service at all times
• To ensure our introducers of business receive the best possible service at all times.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

• Reliable and diligent, with good attention to detail.
• Self-motivation to work independently and as part of a team with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• A positive approach to working in a busy environment

Desirable Skills

• Some experience of the conveyancing process.
• A good level of education.
• Competent typing ability.
• Good IT Skills with working knowledge of all MS applications especially Word.
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills.