Legal Assistant - Conveyancing

About the role

An established law firm in North West London is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to support its busy property team. You will work on residential transactions from instruction through to completion, providing essential legal and administrative assistance in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day support on residential conveyancing matters from instruction to completion.
• Prepare and issue contract packs, legal documents and correspondence.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders and solicitors to progress transactions efficiently.
• Assist with exchange and completion, ensuring all required documentation is in place.
• Carry out post‑completion work, including Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions where required.
• Draft security documents and perform general legal administrative tasks such as opening/closing files, diary management and maintaining accurate case records.

Required profile

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Conveyancing Assistant.
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction through to post‑completion.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Required skills