Conveyancing Assistant

CRA Legal; Buxton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Buxton office

7-hour day

Monday to Friday

Job summary

CRA Legal in Buxton is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support the residential property team, helping transactions progress from instruction to completion.

The role offers a permanent contract, a Monday–Friday 7-hour day, and a Buxton-based office. You will open files, prepare correspondence, liaise with clients and third parties, and keep case records up to date while developing a career in conveyancing.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months' experience within a legal or conveyancing environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and client-handling skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with residential conveyancing matters
• Opening and maintaining client files
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, solicitors and other third parties
• Requesting and chasing searches and documentation
• Assisting with enquiries and progressing property transactions
• Keeping clients updated throughout the conveyancing process
• Maintaining accurate case management records
• Providing general support to the wider property team

Skills

Legal environment

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant - Buxton

Location: Buxton, Derbyshire
Salary: £24,000 - £27,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 hours per day

The Role

Working alongside the conveyancing team, you will provide day-to-day support across residential property matters and help ensure transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting fee earners with residential conveyancing matters
• Opening and maintaining client files
• Preparing correspondence and legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, solicitors and other third parties
• Requesting and chasing searches and documentation
• Assisting with enquiries and progressing property transactions
• Keeping clients updated throughout the conveyancing process
• Maintaining accurate case management records
• Providing general support to the wider property team

About You

The firm are looking for someone with at least 6 months' experience within a legal or conveyancing environment.
You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in a legal environment
• Some exposure to residential conveyancing
• Strong organisational and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good communication and client-handling skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
• A genuine interest in developing your career within conveyancing

What's on Offer?

• £24,000 - £27,000 per annum
• Permanent position
• Monday to Friday
• 7-hour working day
• Established and supportive legal team
• Excellent opportunity to develop within residential conveyancing
• Buxton-based office