Job Title: Residential Conveyancing Assistant/Paralegal
Days/hours of work: Monday to Friday, 9am- 5pm
Location: Parkview House, Victoria Road South, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1BT
Job type: Permanent
Department: Residential Conveyancing
Reports to: Operations Director
Salary & Benefits
* Base Salary: £24,000 to £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
About New Homes Law:
New Homes Law is a leading, dynamic, client-focused legal services provider specialising in residential property transactions across the UK. We work with some of the country’s top new build developers and shared ownership housing associations, delivering a seamless and customer-focused experience. Our modern, forward-thinking approach combines expert legal advice with cutting-edge technology, ensuring an efficient and transparent journey for every customer. At New Homes Law, we invest heavily in innovation, professional development, and customer satisfaction, making us a trusted partner in the property sector and an exceptional place to build your career.
Your New Role:
As a Conveyancing Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting the conveyancing process by providing vital administrative assistance, delivering excellent client care, and helping to progress legal matters under the guidance of your Conveyancing Executive.
You’ll bring strong organisational and time management skills, along with a keen eye for detail and the ability to work effectively under supervision. Meeting deadlines and confidently handling tasks will be essential, as will your ability to prioritise time-sensitive matters with professionalism and composure.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow within the legal field — you'll receive full training and ongoing support to develop your skills, with a clear pathway towards becoming an independent Conveyancing Executive.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist Fee Earner(s) in managing their caseloads by undertaking legal procedures and administrative tasks as directed.
* Conduct electronic ID verification checks for all clients, ensuring full compliance with regulatory and internal standards.
* Accurately take and record client instructions in a professional and confidential manner.
* Prepare and send client care documentation, including terms of business and detailed estimates of fees and disbursements.
* Complete and maintain up-to-date OS1 and bankruptcy searches, ensuring all results remain valid throughout the transaction process.
* Collect, verify, and dispatch relevant supporting documentation in accordance with procedural requirements.
* Undertake and review pre-contract searches to identify any legal or practical issues affecting the property, including local authority matters, leases, easements, covenants, mortgages, land tax obligations, flood or subsidence risks, and structural liabilities.
* Review mortgage instructions from lenders and carry out any associated tasks in line with their requirements.
* Perform general administrative duties across the department as required, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
* Support with any other duties necessary with the level of responsibility of this role as needed.
Requirements:
* The successful candidate must be educated to at least GCSE level (including Maths and English) and must have a minimum of 1 years’ experience in the legal sector within a Residential Conveyancing department.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
* Good professional written and verbal communication skills with excellent telephone manner.
* A team player with a willingness to learn.
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Desirable:
* A legal qualification (e.g., CILEX Level 2 or 3 or law degree) is advantageous.
* Proficiency in a case management software (e.g. Hoowla, LEAP, Proclaim) is desirable.
Compensation & Benefits workings at New Homes Law:
In return, you can expect to work closely with an energetic team where your efforts and success will be noticed. We offer a competitive remuneration package as well as:
* Enhanced annual leave allowance including birthday leave.
* Hybrid Working Arrangement: 4 days in the office and 1 day working from home.
* Dog Friendly offices (provided they are well behaved!)
* Casual Fridays: Employees can enjoy a relaxed dress code and complimentary lunch on Fridays.
* Personal Development Plan tailored for your development
* Supportive Culture: A friendly, family-like atmosphere with a focus on employee well-being and career development.
* Performance Related Bonus Scheme
* A selection of breakfast items, hot and cold drinks
* Free eye tests and discounted eyewear
* Reward and recognition scheme: Employee of the month.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.