Experienced Conveyancing Assistant
Department: Conveyancing
Location: MSB Solicitors, Liverpool
About MSB Solicitors:
MSB Solicitors is a distinguished law firm with a reputation for excellence. Our focus is:
- CUSTOMER (our client base is the community we serve): We are dedicated to delivering high-quality legal services and maintaining our position as a leader in the field. With a strong commitment to excellence and client satisfaction, we pride ourselves on our expertise, innovation, and professional integrity.
- PEOPLE (our teams are our greatest asset): We want to make opportunities to progress available to everyone.
- ESG (give back to the community we serve): We want to contribute to our community in three ways: environment, giving back and governance (doing what we say we will!)
Our Residential Property team is expanding, and we are looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to provide vital assistance within our Liverpool Residential Property Department. This is a fantastic opportunity for assisting the administrative and legal aspects of conveyancing transactions, helping ensure cases progress efficiently from instruction to completion.
What We Offer:
- A dynamic and supportive work environment
- The opportunity to shape and grow a team
- Career progression and leadership opportunities
- A chance to work with a well-established client base in the Residential Property sector
Main Purpose of Job:
Administrative Support:
- Assist the Team Leader/Senior Conveyancer (TLSC) in managing their caseload, including the preparation & management of correspondence, documentation & files.
- Handle the opening, maintaining, and closing of case files, ensuring all documentation is accurately filed and up to date.
- Prepare standard legal documents such as contracts, transfer deeds, mortgage reports, search reports and completion statements.
Client and Third-Party Liaison:
- Act as the first point of contact for clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other parties involved in the conveyancing process.
- Schedule and coordinate meetings, telephone calls, and other communications between the TLSC and clients or third parties.
- Provide clients with updates on the progress of their transactions, addressing routine inquiries and escalating complex issues as necessary.
File and Compliance Management:
- Conduct preliminary checks and gather necessary documentation, such as identity verification and property searches.
- Ensure all conveyancing files are compliant with legal, regulatory, and firm standards, conducting regular audits and checks.
- Assist in preparing files for exchange and completion, ensuring that all legal and administrative requirements are met.
Technical and Research Support:
- Perform basic legal research to assist the TLSC in resolving issues related to title, searches, or other aspects of the conveyancing process.
- Utilise conveyancing software to input data, track case progress & generate reports.
- Assist in drafting and reviewing documents, ensuring accuracy & attention to detail.
Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with other members of the Residential Conveyancing team to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Provide support to other fee earners and assistants as needed, helping to manage workload during peak times.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to discussions on improving processes and client service.
About You:
- Experience in a conveyancing assistant or similar support role within a residential conveyancing department.
- Strong understanding of the conveyancing process and relevant legal documentation.
- Excellent organisational and diligent multitasking skills.
- Proficient in using conveyancing software, Microsoft Office, and other relevant legal technology.
If you are looking to take the next step in your legal career with a firm that values expertise, progression, and collaboration, we’d love to hear from you!
To apply for this position, please send your CV to hr@msbsolicitors.co.uk