Conveyancing Assistant / Residential Property Paralegal

About the role

Our client, an award‑winning law firm in Leatherhead, is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Residential Property Paralegal to support a busy residential conveyancing team. You will work closely with fee earners, handling transactions from instruction to completion while delivering a high level of client service.

Key responsibilities

• Manage residential conveyancing transactions from start to finish.
• Open new client files, perform conflict checks and verify client identity.
• Prepare and maintain both electronic and paper case files.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and other solicitors throughout the process.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents and update the firm’s case management system.
• Provide day‑to‑day support to fee earners, including post handling, filing and general administration.

Required profile

• At least 6 months’ experience in a residential conveyancing department.
• Previous role as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant or Paralegal.
• Strong understanding of the residential conveyancing process.
• Excellent organisational, communication and client‑care skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams and Excel.
• Experience using legal case management systems.
• Familiarity with digital dictation tools (advantageous).