Job Description
Residential Property Assistant / Conveyancing Assistant
We are working with a well established high street law firm based in South Woodford, East London, who are seeking a Residential Property Assistant / Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy and friendly conveyancing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with some prior experience in residential conveyancing to develop their career within a supportive and well regarded local practice.
The firm is looking for a proactive and organised assistant who can provide reliable support to a fee earner across a varied caseload of residential property transactions.
The Firm
The Residential Property Assistant will join a respected South Woodford based high street practice with a strong local reputation and a loyal client base. The firm provides a broad range of legal services and has a particularly busy residential property department, handling a steady stream of instructions from local clients, estate agents and repeat business.
They pride themselves on offering a professional, approachable service and maintaining strong relationships within the local community.
The firm offers a supportive working environment where assistants are given genuine responsibility and exposure to the conveyancing process.
This is a full time office based role, Monday to Friday 9:30am to 5:30pm.
The Role
The Residential Property team handle a range of matters including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, transfers of equity and remortgages.
You will provide direct support to the fee earner and play an important role in ensuring property transactions progress efficiently from instruction through to completion.
The role will include:
* Supporting the fee earner with residential conveyancing files
* Audio dictation and preparation of correspondence
* Preparing contract packs and issuing draft contracts
* Assisting with lender exchanges and completion processes
* Drafting transfer deeds and standard legal documentation
* Handling SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
* Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and solicitors
* Managing file administration and maintaining accurate records
* General conveyancing support from instruction through to post completion
The Residential Property Assistant
The firm is seeking a reliable and organised individual with some prior exposure to residential conveyancing who is looking to build their experience within a busy property team.
The Residential Property Assistant will have:
* Previous experience within a residential conveyancing environment
* Experience with audio dictation and legal correspondence
* Understanding of the conveyancing process
* Experience assisting with SDLT submissions, transfer deeds and contracts
* Ability to liaise confidently with clients and third parties
* Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
* A proactive and professional approach to supporting fee earners
Candidates without prior conveyancing experience will not be considered.
In return...?
Salary of £26,000 to £27,000 per annum depending on experienceFull time office based role in South Woodford, East LondonFriendly and supportive high street law firm environmentOpportunity to gain further hands on conveyancing experienceExposure to the full residential property transaction process
If you are a Residential Property Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant considering your next opportunity, please contact Paige Dent at Brandon James Law on .
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South Woodford / East London / Law Firm / Residential Property / Conveyancing Assistant