Conveyancing Assistant/Secretary/paralegal

A Conveyancing Assistant / secretary is sought by this law firm to work in their Taunton office.The full job description covers all associated skills, previous experience, and any qualifications that applicants are expected to have. You will need to be able to assist in the progression of a conveyancing transaction to include: Exchanging contracts and dealing with completions; Preparation of contracts, transfers, trust deeds and letters; Dealing with completion statements; Raising invoices; Taking instructions from and liaising with clients; Undertake online searches and complete Land Registry and SDLT forms on line; Provide secretarial assistance to residential conveyancing lawyers in the Taunton office; Participate in rotas for the purposes of reception/post cover; Deal with telephone calls in a confident manner providing clear, accurate and up to date information; Produce documents using a case management system; Demonstrate good admin skills with good attention to detail; Demonstrate good organisational skills; Demonstrate effective communication skills, both written and spoken; Cope well under pressure, with an ability to work flexibly and cope with changing priorities; Take a positive and proactive approach to work, anticipating and meeting the needs of the department; Be receptive to receiving and acting on instructions given by immediate supervisor; Be competent in using Word and other MS products. This is a full time permanent position and an excellent opportunity to be an integral member of the Taunton office and thrive in a professional and friendly conveyancing team. The firm are offering a competitive salary.