Conveyancing Assistant
Develop your legal career in our award-winning Residential Property team. We pride ourselves on providing long term support to our clients.
About Herrington Carmichael:
Herrington Carmichael LLP isn’t your average law firm. We’re an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked team known for our commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and our ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance for businesses, families, and individuals. We value collaboration and strive for excellence in everything we do.
The Opportunity:
Join our dynamic Residential Property team in Farnborough! We’re seeking an adept Conveyancing Assistant to support our Fee Earners in handling a high volume of transactions.
Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing local searches against previous records
- Managing Help to Buy loan redemptions and coordinating with lenders
- Communicating with clients, sales offices, and developer solicitors, escalating complex inquiries to Fee Earners
- Verifying mortgage offers, liaising with clients and lenders to address queries
- Following up with clients for deposits and paperwork, preparing files for exchange
- Handling post-completion matters, including registrations
- Conducting search applications and closing abortive files
- Occasionally generating quotes and initiating files during peak periods
- Drafting and dispatching documents to buyers’ solicitors for sales
We’re looking for individuals who can work independently while contributing effectively to our team. High standards and strong IT skills are a must. Applicants should hold a minimum of 5 GCSEs, including Maths and English. Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, along with data entry proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join us and be part of our progressive law firm!
The Perks:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Generous Fee Earner bonus.
- Free car parking for your convenience.
- Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure and Perkbox benefits.
- The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about providing exceptional service, excited to be part of a winning team, and embraces our core values of Growth, Relationships, Ambition, Collaboration, and Excellence. If that sounds like you, send your CV and a cover letter outlining your qualifications to Kate Hardesty, Resourcing Manager, at careers@herrington-carmichael.com.
Herrington Carmichael is dedicated to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fair and transparent recruitment processes. Reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and success.
To apply for this job email your details to careers@herrington-carmichael.com.