Conveyancing Assistant

Are you an experienced residential property professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re seeking a proactive and organised Conveyancing Assistant to support our fee earners in delivering a first-class legal service.

• Assist fee earners with the management of purchase, sale, remortgage, and transfer of equity files (both freehold and leasehold) through effective file management.

• Maintain regular communication with clients to ensure updates are timely, queries are dealt with efficiently, and appropriate legal matters are flagged to the fee earner.

• Handle incoming calls, take instructions, conduct telephone and written enquiries, and carry out follow-up actions as required.

• Provide full administrative support including collating, sending, and checking documentation with all parties involved in transactions.

• Ensure compliance with the firm’s policies, procedures, and legal obligations in all file handling.

• Process incoming and outgoing post for the department, ensuring all documentation from third parties is logged and actioned

• Experience within the residential property sector (e.g., conveyancing, estate agency, IFA, or mortgage brokerage)

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with a high standard of English.

• Experience working in a legal or property-related environment.

• Confident working independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with strong organisational skills.

• Competent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and familiarity with email, portals, and legal case management systems.

• A proactive approach with the ability to use initiative and escalate concerns where necessary.

• A commitment to confidentiality, professionalism, and delivering excellent client service.