Legal Administrator - Conveyancing

Legal Administrator - Conveyancing

£22,000 - £26,000 per annum

Chelmsford, Essex

Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an experienced Legal Administrator to join a well-established and growing company in the heart of Chelmsford. If you have previous experience within conveyancing and you're looking for a role where you can showcase your keen eye for detail, exceptional organisational skills, and commitment to delivering excellent customer service, then this is the perfect role for you!

Duties:

• Send initial letters, documentation, and introductory emails to clients, requesting initial redemption figures from lenders and information relating to Leasehold/Freehold management element of a property.
• Manage email traffic and phone calls daily, covering additional emails and calls during colleagues' absence.
• Maintain relationships with estate agents, solicitors, brokers, and other relevant parties.
• Keep effective communication with clients via phone and email throughout the transaction to ensure they are kept up to date.
• Carry out all electronic ID checks for all individuals related to the case, including clients and giftors.
• Conduct OS1/OS2 and Bankruptcy searches and ensure they remain valid.
• Create and send mortgage reports.
• Create and send search reports along with mortgage deed for signature.
• Request searches and management packs as required.
• Check external portals for updates and actions, such as Lender Exchange, LMS, and Land Registry.
• Ensure the case management system is updated in real time.
• Raise any concerns regarding money laundering with the Conveyancing Executive or Team Leader.
• Assist the Conveyancing Executive with all files, including Sale, Purchase, Transfer of Equity, Lease Extension, Remortgage, etc.
• Carry out exchanges and completions.
• Handle post-completion queries.

About You:

• You are a team player with self-motivation for your role.
• You have a friendly demeanour and excellent communication skills.
• You are customer-focused and committed to providing exceptional service.
• You can work unsupervised and are reliable in managing your workload.
• You have a strong understanding of organisational systems and processes.
• You possess excellent timekeeping skills.

If you have the necessary experience within conveyancing and are ready for a new challenge in a dynamic and supportive environment, apply now with your updated CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

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