Conveyancing Assistant

Switalskis is an award-winning law firm, recently listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for the third consecutive year.

Established in 1993 by Stephen Switalski, we began with a focus on child care law and criminal law from a single office in Wakefield. Since then we’ve expanded to 12 locations employing approximately 400 people who provide a wide array of specialist legal services.

A career at Switalskis means being part of a firm that cares and is here for you. We’re dynamic and progressive, and we never stand still. Last year we were crowned Large Firm of the Year at The Yorkshire Legal Awards and named in the top 50 fastest growing companies in Yorkshire in the Yorkshire Growth Index.

THE ROLE

In this role, you will work closely with our Residential Conveyancing team, providing vital support to Conveyancers in managing property transactions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist fee-earners in managing a varied caseload of property transactions from start to finish.
• Prepare and issue initial documentation to clients in a timely manner.
• Communicate effectively with clients, estate agents, solicitors, and mortgage lenders at every stage of the transaction.
• Conduct property searches and assist with client on boarding.
• Provide administrative support, including data entry and file management.
• Monitor the progress of cases and proactively follow up to ensure files are moving forward as required.
• Ensure all files meet regulatory compliance standards.
• Deliver excellent service to clients by providing regular updates and keeping them informed throughout the process.

What you'll bring

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and work well under pressure.
• A keen eye for detail and a high level of accuracy.
• IT literate, with experience using relevant software.
• Friendly, approachable, and professional, in line with our company values, with a welcoming attitude to both clients and colleagues.

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