Conveyancing Assistant – Residential Property

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Conveyancing Assistant to join a well‑established regional law firm. You will provide legal and administrative support to our residential conveyancing team, ensuring smooth progression of property transactions from instruction to completion.

Key responsibilities

• Assist fee earners with the full conveyancing process, from initial instruction through post‑completion.
• Draft contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements and standard correspondence.
• Liaise professionally with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors.
• Manage post‑completion tasks such as SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper files in line with regulatory requirements.
• Perform general secretarial and administrative duties as required by the team.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within residential conveyancing.
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process from start to finish.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident communication with a client‑focused approach.
• Ability to work effectively within a small, friendly team.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• Legal case management systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary based on experience (£26,000‑£30,000 per year).
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Stable, long‑term role with genuine responsibility.
• Reasonable work‑life balance in a local firm.