Client Services Conveyancing Assistant
Monday-Friday 37hours a week
Onsite, flexibility offered
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Residential Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal to join a Private Client property team, supporting the handling of high value and complex residential property transactions for discerning private clients.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a well established regional law firm, known for delivering high quality, bespoke legal advice. The role offers exposure to premium residential property work, complex transactions, and sophisticated client matters.
The successful candidate will work closely with senior fee earners, assisting with transactions involving prime residential property, estates, country homes, and investment properties.
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience in residential conveyancing within a law firm
Strong understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion
Experience supporting high value or complex property transactions is desirable
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Confident communication and client care skills
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively
Proficiency with case management systems and Land Registry processesDesirable Experience
Experience working with high net worth clients
Knowledge of prime, country, or premium residential property transactions
Exposure to leasehold matters, new build properties, unregistered or complex titles
Key Responsibilities
Assisting fee earners with high value residential conveyancing transactions
Drafting and preparing contracts, transfer deeds, completion statements, and Land Registry documentation
Managing pre and post completion processes
Conducting title checks, searches, and due diligence
Reporting on searches and mortgage offers
Updating lender portals
Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and other solicitors
Supporting exchange and completion processes
Drafting replies to enquiries and corresponding with clients on sale transactions
Maintaining accurate case management records and file administration
Handling Land Registry applications, requisitions, and SDLT submissions
Processing source of funds requests
Assisting with client onboarding and compliance procedures
Creating client bills following legal work carried out
Supporting file progression, including WIP, time write offs, archiving, and account balances
Diary management for fee earners
Opportunity to attend local networking events (some required, some optional)
What’s on Offer
A supportive, flexible, and collaborative working environment
Competitive annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays
Health cashback and wellbeing schemes (post probation)
Life assurance and employee assistance programme
Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
Company sick pay
Cycle to work scheme
Ongoing training, career progression, and professional development opportunities