Residential Conveyancing Legal Assistant

Location: NewburySalary: £23,000 – £28,000 (dependent on experience)Job Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full-time, Hybrid (office-based during probation)

A highly regarded and well-established national law firm is seeking a Residential Property Assistant to join its busy conveyancing team in Newbury. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal assistant or conveyancing administrator looking to develop their career within a supportive, high-performing residential property team.

You will play a key role in supporting fee earners handling a varied caseload of residential conveyancing matters, including sales, purchases, remortgages and secured lending transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with residential conveyancing transactions (freehold and leasehold)• Preparing contract packs and initial documentation• Carrying out file opening procedures and conflict checks• Assisting with compliance and regulatory processes• Requesting and reviewing property searches• Drafting correspondence to clients, lenders, solicitors and third parties• Liaising with clients and managing agents, providing regular updates• Supporting post-completion work, including Land Registry applications• Managing electronic files, document filing and case tracking systems• Handling administrative duties, including post, scanning, printing and invoicing

About You

• Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or Conveyancing Assistant within a residential property team• Strong understanding of conveyancing processes, HMLR, SDLT and property searches• Experience supporting busy fee earners in a fast-paced legal environment• Excellent communication and client care skills• Strong organisational skills with ability to meet deadlines• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management systems• A proactive, personable and team-focused approach

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary aligned with the Newbury legal market• Hybrid working model following probation• 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with option to purchase additional leave• Generous pension scheme• Private healthcare support and wellbeing initiatives• Structured training and career progression opportunities• Supportive and inclusive team culture within a leading residential property practice

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-respected conveyancing team where you will gain hands-on exposure to high-quality residential property work, with clear opportunities to progress your legal career.

Apply now or get in touch to discuss this Residential Property Assistant role in Newbury in more detail.

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