Junior Conveyancing Assistant

Ramsdens are an award winning, Legal 500 recommended firm in Yorkshire. With twelve offices and approx 270 staff we offer the full spectrum of legal services to individuals and organisations.

We are currently recruiting for a full time Junior Conveyancing Assistant to work in our busy Conveyancing team based in Slaithwaite and Huddersfield Ramsden Street Office

This is an ideal entry level position, the successful candidates must demonstrate a positive "can do" attitude, together with a desire to learn and the ability to get the job done. You will understand the importance of putting the clients and quality of service first. You will be a team player able to work under supervision, possess excellent IT skills and the ability to work to tight deadlines.

Minimum of 5 CGSEs grade A-C including Maths and English.

The main responsibilities of the role will include:

To prepare correspondence and documents through audio-typing.
Administration of client files, which will include daily filing and the opening, closing, storage and retrieval of files in accordance with the detailed procedures.
To prepare mail and enclosures for despatch
Dealing with general telephone enquiries
To keep dictation up to date within agreed timescales and advise when outside of timescale.
Ensure that all client work is progressed expeditiously
At all times exercise high standards of client care in a professional and pleasant manner
Ensure the confidentiality and security of all of the firm’s and client documentation and information
General assistance and support in the department
The successful candidate will enjoy a busy hands-on support role. You will be a conscientious, proactive and a thorough team player who takes pride in delivering quality work.

Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience, and the firm offers a benefits package, as well as realistic opportunities for development and progression.