Conveyancing Administrative Assistant

Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a high performing and reputable firm within Shropshire?    

We have an exciting opportunity for a full time or part time Conveyancing Administrative Assistant to join our team. The role can be based at any of our offices, however the successful candidate will need to travel to other offices as and when the role requires to support the Head of Department, therefore a driving licence is required.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, diligent and capable individual to join PCB, who is passionate about business development to support the growth of the department and firm with an aptitude for legal administration and compliance.

Employee Benefits

PCB Solicitors provide the following Employee Benefits following successful completion of an initial probation period:

  • Pension contributions,
  • Salary sacrifice scheme,
  • Discounts on gym memberships,
  • 24/7 online GP appointments,
  • Perks and discounts,
  • Employee Assistance Programme,
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays from start of employment,
  • Additional holiday awarded for length of service,
  • Paid sick leave after 6 months service, increasing after 2 years,
  • Regular company and charity events,
  • Access to online training platform MBL for 100s of webinars,
  • Opportunity to attend seminars for training and networking purposes,
  • Access to free mortgage advice through Mortgage Advice Bureau.

About PCB Solicitors

At PCB Solicitors LLP we believe that our clients deserve the best in service and advice. From Litigation and Dispute Resolution to Criminal Law, or Family Matters through to Residential Property and Commercial Property, and sound advice about Wills and estate administration, we pride ourselves on standing out from the crowd with an approachable team who share a can-do attitude.

PCB Solicitors LLP is a modern partnership of solicitors with offices in Shrewsbury, Welshpool, Church Stretton, Knighton, Telford, and Ludlow. Wherever we have an office, we dedicate ourselves to the service of the local and surrounding community. Working in Shropshire and Mid-Wales provides the opportunity to live and work in an idyllic rural environment.

PCB Solicitors LLP has been awarded a range of Quality Standards including the Lexcel Quality Mark and CQS accreditation by the Law Society for standards of practice management, demonstrating our commitment to quality and service is absolute.

Job Responsibilities:

· Work alongside the IT department to provide assistance with the Residential Property team’s system administration such as managing Lender Exchange, LMS and SDLT,

· Oversee the compliance of regular file reviews in the department,

· Work alongside the HR department to manage employee and department training as well as liaising any staff concerns to HR,

· Use the case management system (ALB) to maintain and update precedent letters and accurately enter undertakings as well as maintaining a central register,

· Analyse and report on employee compliance on a monthly basis to the Head of Property,

· Provide support in department meetings such as taking meeting notes and work with the Head of Department to implement meeting actions,

· Oversee AML and compliance standards in the department,

· Assist in developing and updating the Conveyancing Handbook,

· Other ad-hoc Conveyancing administration and compliance tasks.

Essential Skills:

· Strong understanding of the Conveyancing process and legal compliance,

· Have excellent written and verbal communication skills,

· Be able to work in a collaborative manner with the department and wider firm,

· Be able to retain high levels of confidential information with discretion,

· Be proficient in MS office applications and legal software,

· Be highly organised with the ability to manage several tasks at a time with precise attention to detail.

Experience:

· Proven experience in an administrative role is required,

· Experience in a Legal or Conveyancing role is preferable.

PCB Solicitors do not offer visa/sponsorship or relocation packages.

Job Types:

· Full time, Part time, Permanent.

Work Pattern:

· Monday to Friday (35 hours full time).

Place of Work:

· Shropshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required).

Salary to be discussed at interview.

Please contact Emma Baugh emma.baugh@pcblaw.co.uk HR Administrator with a covering letter and CV.