Conveyancing Assistant – Residential Property

About the role

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking to join a modern and ambitious law firm where your contribution is recognised and your development is supported?

Responsibilities

• Managing client work as delegated by the Conveyancer, Supervisor or Department Head
• Drafting correspondence, legal documents and issuing sales contracts
• Providing regular updates and guidance to clients regarding transaction progress and costs
• Handling incoming calls and responding to client and third-party enquiries professionally
• Liaising with estate agents, solicitors, lenders and other relevant parties
• Undertaking property searches and issuing search requests on purchase matters
• Managing pre-exchange searches and post completion registrations
• Assisting with financial transactions and preparing client bills
• Opening and closing files in accordance with firm procedures
• Maintaining accurate and up to date case management and filing systems
• Ensuring compliance with professional regulations and internal procedures
• Participating in training and development activities to maintain legal knowledge and best practice
• Supporting the wider department with additional duties as required

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ recent experience within residential conveyancing
• Strong understanding of the end to end residential conveyancing process
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a busy workload effectively
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and professional approach to client care
• Confident IT skills and experience using case management systems
• Able to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of accuracy

Qualifications

• N/A

Skills

• N/A

Benefits

• £26,000 – £29,000 per annum (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays, with the option to purchase additional days
• Pension scheme
• Private medical
• Employee assistance programme
• Life assurance
• Plus other fantastic perks

Pay

£26,000 – £29,000 per annum (DOE)

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM (37.5 hours per week)

Flexible Working

1 day working from home (to be discussed)

Our Guarantee

Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received, and the information provided does not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.