Conveyancing Assistant

Firm A highly regarded law firm is looking to appoint a Legal Assistant to join its established and approachable Residential Property team in Redditch. The firm has a strong reputation for delivering quality legal services and offers a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to develop their skills and progress their careers. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a professional and collaborative team within a successful organisation.Role The successful candidate will provide key support to the Residential Property team, assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management and progression of conveyancing matters. This role would be well suited to an organised and detail-focused individual with previous experience in a conveyancing support role, who is keen to continue developing their knowledge within residential property. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a busy legal environment, able to prioritise competing deadlines and committed to providing a high level of service to clients and external stakeholders.Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for:\n

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• Supporting fee earners with the administration and progression of residential property matters
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• Assisting with client onboarding, preparing quotes and responding to enquiries
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• Communicating with clients, solicitors, lenders and estate agents to provide updates and resolve queries
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• Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring files meet regulatory and quality requirements
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• Supporting with leasehold transactions and property searches
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• Using the Land Registry portal for registrations, requisitions, official copies, leases and title plans
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• Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax calculations and related submissions
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• Assisting with billing processes and liaising with the finance team
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• Providing general office support, including occasional reception cover when required
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The ideal candidate will have:\n

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• Previous experience within conveyancing, ideally as a Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant
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• A basic understanding of residential property transactions and procedures
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• Experience working within a legal office environment
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• Familiarity with case management systems
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• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
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• Excellent organisation skills and attention to detail
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• The ability to manage a varied workload and work effectively to deadlines
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• Strong communication skills and a professional approach
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Benefits The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:\n

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• Attractive salary dependent on experience
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• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
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• Pension scheme
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• Structured training and development opportunities
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• Holiday bonus scheme
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• Funded eye tests
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• Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression
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• The opportunity to build a long-term career within a national law firm
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