Descripción de la empresa 

Ronald Fletcher Baker LLP, un bufete de abogados incluido en la lista Legal 500, con oficinas en la City, el West End de Londres, Manchester y Exeter, lleva más de setenta y cinco años al servicio de sus clientes. Nuestro bufete tiene la reputación de ofrecer asesoramiento y representación de la más alta calidad en un entorno cordial y de apoyo. Nuestros clientes son nuestra prioridad, y nos tomamos el tiempo necesario para conocer a fondo sus necesidades, objetivos y expectativas. Trabajamos con nuestros clientes para lograr el mejor resultado posible, sean cuales sean sus circunstancias. Entre nuestros clientes figuran inversores, empresas y particulares del Reino Unido y de otros países.  

Descripción del papel 

This is a full-time role, and the candidate will need to be office based. Training will be provided. Office-based experience would be ideal, and any previous property experience would be preferable but not essential.  

With an ever-growing Property Team at our Baker Street Office, we are hiring a full-time role for a Conveyancing Assistant.  In this role, you will provide essential secretarial and administrative support to fee earners, enabling them to work efficiently and manage their caseloads effectively. Your responsibilities will primarily focus on supporting residential property transactions, including freehold, leasehold, new builds, remortgages, transfers of equity, and lease extensions. Additionally, you will assist with tasks across the wider department and firm as needed.  

Responsabilidades clave 

• Accurately input client and matter details into the case management system, opening files, and preparing client paperwork.  
• Scan and label transactional documents for client files.  
• Ensure clients are treated efficiently and professionally, and raise any relevant legal matters with the conveyancer.  
• Request searches, documents, redemption statements, deeds, and necessary information from the Land Registry, search providers, lenders, and third parties.  
• Adhere to anti-money laundering procedures, perform AML checks, and ensure compliance with firm protocols.  
• Update online portals with accurate, real-time case progress information.  
• Assist fee earners with tasks related to exchange and completion of transactions.  
• Submit SDLT returns and Companies House filings.  
• Handle leasehold post-completion requirements.  
• Submit applications to HMLR and address requisitions as needed.  
• Ensure compliance with post-completion requirements from mortgage lenders and handle file closures.  

Cualificaciones 

The ideal candidate will possess:  

• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.  
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.  
• A proactive approach to supporting fee earners and the wider team.  
• Familiarity with property transactions or legal processes is preferred but not mandatory.