Collas Crill

Attorney

• The successful candidate will gain experience and learn about all aspects of conveyancing and share transfer transactions, whilst supporting the Conveyancers and wider property team.
• PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
• Assisting the Conveyancers and property team generally with all aspects of conveyancing and share Share Transfer transactions;
• Assisting with drafting and preparation of property contracts, share sale agreements and other legal documents;
• Liaising with clients, estate agents and other intermediaries (e.g. banks) as required during all stages of the conveyancing and share transfer processes to obtain/provide information as required;
• GENERAL DUTIES:
• Accompanied site visiting, checking measurements, identifying boundary features, identifying issues with rights etc;
• Assisting with checking company books and records;
• Drafting correspondence, sale agreements, title reports, Powers of Attorney etc;
• Develop knowledge of conveyancing and share transfer transactions and provide informed agreements to clients on request, relating to title, sale agreements and suitability of security;
• Develop an understanding of potential issues in individual cases and the impact on security;
• Using precedents and drafting notes;
• Completion procedure: Attending court, arranging stamp duty, security registration;
• Be aware of, understand and comply with all relevant Collas Crill general procedural requirements, including AML procedures;
• Effectively and accurately use data and information systems, including Lexis-One, DMS, Digi-map, PRIDE, JFSC, and file management;
• External interaction: building relationships with clients, borrowers, estate agents, Advocates' firms and other third parties;
• Internal interaction: working closely with the team, department and wider firm;

Legal Assistant, Conveyancing