Legal Assistant - Conveyancing

Location: Totnes, Devon Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience - Circa £24 to £28k Hours: Monday to Friday Working Pattern: Office-based Contract: Full-time Experienced Legal Assistant sought to join the Residential Property team of a well-regarded and established law firm in South Devon. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant who has a good understanding of the residential conveyancing process from instruction through to post-completion and is looking to join a friendly, supportive and collaborative team. Position Overview Working closely with the firm''s Residential Property lawyers, you will provide comprehensive support across a busy conveyancing caseload and assist with transactions throughout the conveyancing process. Responsibilities will include: Dealing with new client instructions and initial enquiries Preparing estimates and client care documentation Assisting with client onboarding, including source of funds requirements Preparing and issuing contract packs Obtaining property searches Liaising regularly with clients by telephone and email Supporting matters through exchange of contracts Preparing completion statements Assisting with completions, including obtaining mortgage funds and sending completion monies Handling post-completion administration Preparing and submitting SDLT returns Dealing with Land Registry applications and registrations Maintaining accurate files and progressing ..... full job details .....