Conveyancing Assistant

Conveyancing Assistant

📍 Colchester

💼 Full-time | Permanent

💰 £28,000 - £30,000

We're working with a well-established and highly regarded law firm looking to recruit a Conveyancing Assistant to join their busy Residential Conveyancing team in Colchester

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing or legal support experience to join a supportive and professional environment, assisting fee earners with residential property transactions from instruction through to post-completion.

The Role

We are seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to provide essential support to the Residential Conveyancing team, helping to ensure transactions progress smoothly and clients receive an excellent standard of service throughout the process.

Responsibilities include:

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• Assisting fee earners with the day-to-day management of residential conveyancing files
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• Supporting transactions from instruction through to completion and post-completion
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• Handling client enquiries and providing professional support via telephone, email and in person
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• Liaising with estate agents, mortgage lenders, solicitors and other third parties throughout transactions
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• Preparing and drafting standard correspondence and legal documentation
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• Assisting with file opening procedures and preparing initial client documentation
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• Undertaking AML and client due diligence checks
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• Providing conveyancing quotations to prospective clients and supporting new business enquiries
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• Assisting with Land Registry applications, post-completion work and file closure procedures
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• Maintaining accurate records using the firm's case management system
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• Assisting with general administrative duties including filing, scanning and post management
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About You

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• Previous experience within a conveyancing or legal support environment
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• Good understanding of the residential conveyancing process
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• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
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• Excellent communication and client care skills
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• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
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• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy office environment
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• Experience using legal case management systems is advantageous
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What's on Offer

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• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000
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• Opportunity to join a respected and established law firm
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• Supportive and collaborative working environment
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• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
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• Exposure to a broad range of residential conveyancing matters
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• Long-term progression opportunities within the legal profession
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Why Apply?

This role is ideal for a Conveyancing Assistant looking to further develop their career within a reputable Residential Conveyancing team, gaining valuable experience while working alongside experienced legal professionals in a supportive environment.

📩 Interested? Send your CV to [email protected] or call 01174 562 133 for a confidential discussion.