Job description

Conveyancing Assistant

A leading Legal 500 firm is currently seeking a Legal Secretary to join their Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team, based in Cranleigh.

This firm has a long-standing history and an excellent reputation across Surrey.

This role will see you supporting an experienced Partner, working on a 1-1 basis.

The successful Conveyancing Assistant must have:

• At least 6 months of experience as a legal secretary/assistant/paralegal in a residential conveyancing department.
• Fast and accurate typing skills
• Excellent English speaking and writing skills
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word
• Great organisational skills

Duties include but not limited to:

• Open files
• Deal with AML requirements
• Issue initial letters to clients
• Draft contracts and transfers
• Complete SDLT applications
• Prepare Land Registry applications
• Deal with correspondence post exchange and on completion

On offer is a market led salary of up to £30,000 (depending on experience).

For the right candidate, this firm will support with qualification (through the SQE route).