Conveyancing Assistant

Firm SJC Partners are working with a leading regional law firm that is looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join its well-established Residential Property team based in Ludlow. The firm has an outstanding reputation for delivering high-quality legal services across the region and is recognised for its client-focused approach, technical expertise and supportive working environment. With continued investment in its Property department, this is an excellent opportunity to join a respected team that offers excellent training, genuine career progression and long-term stability.Role The successful candidate will join the firm's busy Residential Property department, providing day-to-day support to experienced Conveyancers and Solicitors while assisting with a varied caseload of residential property transactions. This opportunity would suit a Conveyancing Assistant, Property Assistant or Legal Assistant with previous residential conveyancing experience who is looking to continue developing their career within a leading regional law firm. Working closely with the wider Property team, you will play a key role in ensuring transactions progress efficiently from instruction through to completion while delivering an exceptional standard of client service.Responsibilities The successful candidate will be responsible for:\n

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• Supporting fee earners with a varied caseload of residential property transactions
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• Opening new client matters and completing file inception procedures
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• Preparing legal documents, contracts and correspondence
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• Ordering searches and assisting with title investigations and enquiries
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• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, developers and solicitors
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• Keeping clients updated throughout the conveyancing process
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• Preparing completion packs and assisting with exchange and completion
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• Assisting with post-completion matters, including SDLT submissions and Land Registry applications
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• Managing diaries, appointments and general file administration
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• Ensuring matters progress efficiently while maintaining exceptional levels of client care and attention to detail
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Benefits The firm offers a competitive salary together with an excellent range of benefits, including:\n

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• Competitive salary based on experience
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• Pension scheme
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• Salary sacrifice schemes
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• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional leave for length of service
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• Birthday leave
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• Paid sick leave (subject to qualifying service)
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• Employee Assistance Programme
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• 24/7 GP access and healthcare benefits
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• Gym membership discounts
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• Ongoing technical training, webinars and professional development
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• Genuine opportunities for career progression
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• Regular social and charity events
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• Employee referral incentives
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a leading regional law firm
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