Residential Conveyancing Assistant

The Eventus Recruitment Group are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join a highly reputable Legal 500 law firm in Macclesfield, Cheshire. In addition to a competitive salary they offer a fantastic benefits package including additional annual leave, your birthday off, private health care, life cover and a host of well being perks. This is a full time permanent job.

Role Responsibilities

The incoming Conveyancing Assistant will be assisting the fee earners and solicitors in the residential property department and responsibilities include:

• Liaising with clients and third parties via telephone and email and occasionally in person
• Conducting AML and compliance procedures
• Ensuring all mortgage offers and searches are received and reviewed promptly
• Updating CMS and portals
• Drafting correspondence and contracts
• Preparing completion packs
• Carrying out general administration duties including photocopying, scanning and post handling

Person Specifications

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary or Executive Assistant in a residential conveyancing department.

To be considered for this job role you will be able to demonstrate the following qualities:

• Outstanding communication skills with a professional telephone manner
• Keen eye for detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Organised with strong time management skills
• Collaborative team player
• Eager to learn new skills
• Proactive

Benefits and Rewards

Along with a competitive salary you will also enjoy a host of other benefits and rewards including:

• 24 days annual leave + bank holidays + birthday off + Christmas closure = 36 days
• Additional leave with long service
• Life cover - 4 x annual salary
• Private health care
• Healthcare cashback scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity
• Christmas bonus
• Voucher rewards
• Discounted legal service
• Spring, Summer and Christmas social events
• Ongoing professional development opportunities

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances.