Conveyancing Assistant – Residential Conveyancing Team

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a friendly Residential Conveyancing team in Yate. You will provide comprehensive secretarial support, manage files from client onboarding to completion, and ensure a smooth, client‑focused conveyancing process.

Key responsibilities

• Provide full secretarial support to the Residential Conveyancing team.
• Manage conveyancing files from instruction through completion and archiving.
• Prepare correspondence, legal documents and forms.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, solicitors, mortgage lenders and other third parties.
• Open and close files in line with firm procedures and maintain accurate records.
• Update the case management system and assist with compliance requirements.
• Use initiative to progress matters and support the team where appropriate.
• Perform general office administration and support duties.

Required profile

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Secretary in a residential department.
• Thorough understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to post‑completion.
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Excellent communication and client‑care skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.
• Proactive and professional approach to work.

Required skills

• Legal case management systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary of £28,000 per annum (flexible for the right candidate).
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro‑rated for part‑time).
• Friendly, supportive and well‑balanced working environment.
• Additional benefits after successful probation.