Working Pattern: Full-time, 5 days per week (with potential flexibility once settled in)
Salary: £(phone number removed) years, 2-4 years £29,000+, Fee Earner £35k+, Senior fee earners £40k+
Overview
An established legal practice and good client of ours, based in Bedfordshire, is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support a busy residential property team. The role will involve providing administrative and transactional support across the full conveyancing process. You will have support from the senior conveyancing solicitor that this role will report into. There will also be opportunities for qualification support to help you progress your career in conveyancing such as a training contract after one year of service.
Key Responsibilities
* Supporting senior solicitor with residential conveyancing transactions from instruction through to completion
* Opening and managing new files using P4W system
* Preparing contract packs, searches, and legal documentation
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and solicitors via phone and email
* Managing Land Registry applications and SDLT submissions
* Monitoring key dates, exchanges, and completions
* Maintaining accurate file notes and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements
* General administrative support including filing, scanning, and post
Required Skills and Experience
* Previous experience in a conveyancing assistant, legal assistant, or legal secretary role (in a residential property team)
* Working knowledge of the conveyancing process, including freehold and leasehold transactions
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Confident communicator with a professional telephone manner
* High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases
Desirable:
* Experience handling high-volume conveyancing workloads
* Familiarity with Land Registry and SDLT processes
If this sounds like a role that matches your experience, please apply now.
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