Conveyancing Legal Assistant Location: Southwest London (office based) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:30–17:00 Salary: Competitive, DOE A well-established and respected law firm in the Southwest London area is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Legal Assistant to join their busy residential property team. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive individual with at least 12 months’ residential conveyancing experience who is looking to progress within a supportive and professional environment. Key Objectives * Support fee earners with the management and progression of residential conveyancing files. * Handle client and file-related queries professionally, both by phone and in person. * Ensure timely, efficient and compliant progression of matters. * Maintain accurate file management in line with firm policies. * Provide excellent client care, escalating matters where necessary. * Attend to clients, take instructions and prepare correspondence. * Use internal systems and processes effectively. * Liaise courteously with clients and introducers. * Manage your own workload with minimal supervision. * Comply with all firm procedures, standards and regulatory requirements. Key Responsibilities * Linking incoming post to relevant files. * Using case management and ledger systems. * Verifying client ID in line with AML requirements. * Opening new files and issuing client care packs. * Reviewing and preparing files for closure or archiving. * Returning all telephone calls within 2 hours where possible, or by close of business. * Preparing contract packs in line with procedure. * Raising pre-contract enquiries. * Ordering searches. * Assisting with exchanges and post-completion work. * Supporting fee earners throughout the entire transaction process. What’s on Offer * Competitive salary (dependent on experience) * Pension scheme * Clear pathways for career development * Stable, full-time, office-based role within a supportive team Application Requirement * Do you have a minimum of 12 months’ experience in residential conveyancing? If this role aligns with your skills and experience, please contact Owen at Eclectic Recruitment to discuss the opportunity further: We aim to respond to all applicants within 10 days. If you have not heard from us in that time, please assume your application has not been successful on this occasion