Job Overview
Apply now ***LEGAL ASSISTANT*** THE COMPANY... Working for a large and successful Law Firm who are constantly expanding and have a number of sites. This is an exciting time to join and be a part of their progression for their Thirsk office. YOUR NEW JOB... This role is a full time permanent opportunity based within their Conveyancing department General • Open files - Make initial calls to clients prior to file opening to obtain any missing information required • Process questionnaires from clients - enter data onto system and contact clients for any missing information• Deal with payment in of disbursement cheques • Ensure that requests for wills, financial services or surveyor recommendations are brought to the attention of the Fee Earners Purchases • Carry out initial searches and download results• Send out report on mortgage with mortgage deed for signature • Exchange contracts • Deal with all post exchange formalities• Prepare files for completion• Deal with completion formalities• Complete post completion registration or prepare file to pass to post completions assistant Sales • Prepare contract pack • Write to lender for initial redemption figure• Send out contracts to clients for signature prior to exchange• Where appropriate to experience and matter type take clients instructions and reply to enquiries• Exchange contracts• Deal with all post exchange formalities• Prepare files for completion• Deal with completion formalities • Prepare file for closure as soon as possible after completion General • To make appropriate recommendations for service improvement.• To attend department at meetings, as required.• To undertake any other appropriate duties as may be required.• To attend training/refresher courses as required by the Department Head To apply for this role we are looking for somebody who has great typing ability, preferably somebody who has audio typing experience and somebody that has previous experience within a Conveyancing dept. WHATS ON OFFER… Working Hours - Monday to Friday 9am - 5.30pmSalary - up to £18KGood benefits package!!! If you are able to demonstrate the above, have the correct skills and would like to apply please send your CV Due to the volume of applications we receive if you have not heard from the managing consultant within 1 week please assume you have not been short listed. Charterhouse Recruitment is committed to a policy of equal opportunities in relation to job applications. A copy of our Diversity Policy is available upon request. Charterhouse Recruitment Ltd is acting in the capacity of an Employment Agency for permanent appointments and an Employment Business for temporary assignments