Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant

Yeovil, Somerset

9am-5.15pm | Monday-Friday (some flexibility available)

From, £24,750

Position

All-Round Support: The role involves comprehensive support to a conveyancing executive, covering various tasks and responsibilities across different types of conveyancing transactions.

Types of Transactions: The work includes handling sales, purchase transactions, remortgages, transfers, new builds, and other related conveyancing work.

Proactive Involvement: The position requires an active role in progressing conveyancing matters. This includes:

• Instructions to Completion: Managing the process from initial instructions to the final stages of exchange and completion.
• Liaison: Communicating effectively with other parties in the property chain, such as buyers, sellers, conveyancers, and real estate agents.
• Team Support: While the primary focus is on supporting a specific conveyancing executive, the role also involves assisting the wider team as needed.

In this role, strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously will be crucial. Effective communication skills are also essential, as you will be coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure smooth progress and timely completion of transactions.

Requirements

• Skills and duties:
• Audio typing
• Administrative support
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong communication
• Excellent typing
• IT literate
• Time management

Company Description

Battens would not be able to deliver an exceptional service to clients without our talented and hardworking staff. We recognise the hugely important role they play in the ongoing success and development of our business. Battens has a 300-year history, but it is a forward-thinking firm.

Our workplace is:

• Stimulating
• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Empowering

Other information

We reward our staff for their dedication and expertise with a broad package of benefits:

• Life assurance from the first day of employment
• A salary sacrifice scheme or a group pension where Battens pay in 4%
• Income protection
• Holiday - 23 days per year, increasing to 30 days with length of service
• A range of discounted legal services provided by Battens, including free conveyancing
• Generous staff recruitment bonus scheme
• Everyone has an extra day’s holiday on their birthday
• Access to mental health services, including therapy sessions
• Employee assistance programme