Eventus Legal are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join a specialist residential property team in Caversham, Berkshire. This permanent job position offers a salary of £25,000 to £ working days of annual leave plus bank holidays, a company pension and a discretionary bonus, alongside support, relevant training and opportunities to progress within the firm. The Conveyancing Assistant will support a busy domestic conveyancing caseload and have direct contact with clients, estate agents and other solicitors throughout transactions.

Role Responsibilities

You will assist with the management of a busy residential conveyancing caseload covering freehold, leasehold, new-build, registered and unregistered property matters. The daily duties within this job will include:

• Providing initial quotations and setting up new conveyancing files
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, solicitors and other third parties by telephone, email and in person
• Preparing and issuing draft contract papers on sale transactions
• Answering enquiries on sales and raising enquiries on purchases
• Submitting property searches and progressing purchase matters
• Attending clients in the office for signing
• Reporting to clients on freehold and leasehold titles
• Handling exchange of contracts and the associated transaction paperwork
• Preparing completion paperwork
• Managing post-completion leasehold work, including notices
• Dealing with Land Registry applications and requisitions, together with Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions

Person Specification

This position will suit someone who is confident supporting residential conveyancing transactions and communicating directly with clients and third parties. You should also be able to demonstrate the following:

• Practical knowledge of the residential conveyancing process across freehold and leasehold matters
• Confidence handling the key stages of sale and purchase transactions, including enquiries, searches, contract paperwork, exchange, completion and post-completion work
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication with clients, estate agents and solicitors
• Confidence attending clients in the office for signing and dealing with transaction documentation
• Knowledge of Land Registry applications and requisitions, and Stamp Duty Land Tax submissions
• The ability to organise a busy workload accurately while maintaining effective communication throughout a transaction

Benefits and Rewards

The package combines a competitive salary with core benefits and the firm's commitment to staff development. The successful Conveyancing Assistant will also benefit from:

• Salary of £25,000 to £30,000
• 20 working days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Discretionary bonus
• Relevant training and support
• Opportunities for progression within the firm

About the Law Firm

Our client is a progressive Law Society CQS-accredited law firm with a strong focus on residential conveyancing and client service. The firm places importance on personal development and creating an enjoyable workplace, with staff supported through relevant training and opportunities to progress. The Caversham, Berkshire team works closely with clients on residential property transactions, making this a good opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant who enjoys direct client contact and varied conveyancing work.

Next Steps

Apply now to be considered for this career-enhancing job opportunity. Alternatively, for a confidential discussion about this Conveyancing Assistant job, please send your CV to Siobhan Courtney at the Eventus Recruitment Group. Due to the high volume of applications, if you have not heard from us within ten days, unfortunately you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.

If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me at the details above for a confidential discussion on your career.

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