Job Description
Conveyancing Assistant
Location: Wirral
Salary: £23,200 – £27,000 (DOE)
Hours: 9 am–5 pm, Monday–Friday (WFH available by arrangement)
Holiday: 4 weeks + bank holidays + additional Christmas closure
A reputable law firm is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within a supportive environment, with clear progression routes from Junior Assistant through to Senior Assistant.
You will work as part of a team of three (Senior Conveyancer, Conveyancer and Assistant), providing essential administrative and file support across a wide range of residential property transactions.
The Role
Depending on experience, you will support the conveyancing process from initial instruction through to completion. Duties may include:
Junior Assistant Level
* Opening new files and updating file lists
* Processing estate agent memorandums of sale
* Obtaining Land Registry documents
* Preparing contract packs on the sale files
* Applying for redemption statements and searches
* Preparing files for completion, including Accounts Completion Packs
* Coordinating completion day on sales and purchases
* Handling incoming calls and providing updates to clients
Assistant Level
* All Junior Assistant duties plus:
* Dealing with pre-contract enquiries
* Coordinating the exchange of contracts
* Reviewing Source of Funds and Stamp Duty Forms
* Reviewing and reporting on search results and mortgage offers
* Managing pre-completion mortgage conditions
* Preparing contract documentation and completion statements
Senior Assistant Level
* Full knowledge of all Junior and Assistant duties
* Running sale and purchase files from start to finish under supervision
* Undertaking title checks and reviewing replies to enquiries
* Preparing files for sign-off by the Conveyancer/Senior Conveyancer
About You
* Experience in residential conveyancing (level dependent)
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Proactive, reliable and eager to develop
Benefits
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Option to work from home by arrangement
* Additional paid leave over the Christmas office closure
* Supportive team environment with clear progression opportunities
If you would like to know more about the opportunity, please apply or contact Steph McCormack at MLR Legal Recruitment.