Conveyancing Assistant

Legal Southwest; Burnham-on-Sea; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Additional day off for your birthday

Performance-related bonus

Company pension scheme

Employee discount scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Legal Southwest in Burnham-on-Sea seeks a Conveyancing Assistant to support its residential property team. This office-based role, hybrid working considered, emphasizes teamwork, organization, and excellent client care. Candidates should have prior experience in residential conveyancing, strong organizational skills, and a client-focused approach. Benefits include 28 days’ annual leave, performance-related bonuses, and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential conveyancing or property role is essential.
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process is required.
• Experience with client onboarding and AML procedures is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Opening and progressing new conveyancing files.
• Assisting with client onboarding, including AML and due diligence checks.
• Preparing draft contracts and supporting documentation.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties.

Skills

Residential conveyancing experience

Organisational skills

Professional communication

Team-oriented approach

Attention to detail

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm Office-based preferred (hybrid considered) Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Our client, a well‑established law firm in Somerset is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its friendly and supportive residential property team.

This role is ideal for someone with prior conveyancing experience who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and supporting high‑quality work. The firm places a strong emphasis on organisation, teamwork, and excellent client care, with a focus on manageable caseloads rather than volume processing.

The Role

You will provide essential support to fee earners handling residential conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Opening and progressing new conveyancing files
• Assisting with client onboarding, including AML and due diligence checks
• Preparing draft contracts and supporting documentation
• Ordering searches and assisting with Land Registry applications and requisitions
• Supporting post‑completion processes
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, and third parties
• Managing correspondence, inboxes, and telephone enquiries
• Maintaining accurate and compliant file records

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience in a residential conveyancing or property role (essential)
• Good understanding of the conveyancing process
• Experience with client onboarding and AML procedures (desirable)
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident and professional communication skills
• A team‑oriented approach with a willingness to support colleagues
• Flexible and reliable, particularly during periods requiring additional team support

Working Arrangements

• Office‑based role preferred, with hybrid working considered for the right candidate
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Focus on quality work with realistic workloads

Benefits

• 28 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Performance‑related bonus
• Company pension scheme
• Laptop and mobile/soft phone provided where required
• Employee discount scheme
• Free on‑site parking