Conveyancing Assistant

Fox Red Recruitment Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Life Assurance

4x Salary

Health cash plan

Employee Assistance

Off-site parking

25 days holiday

Staff lottery £250

Job summary

Fox Red Recruitment Ltd in Chelmsford is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support our Residential Conveyancing team, assisting solicitors and clients through home-move transactions from instruction to completion.

You will handle administrative tasks, prepare documents, liaise with clients and third parties, and help ensure compliance and smooth progress. A collaborative team environment and strong client care are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years' experience within residential conveyancing.
• Substantial legal property knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Residential Conveyancing team
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, completion statements and bills of costs
• Assisting with residential property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Carrying out Land Registry applications and pre‑exchange searches, including Local Authority and Chancel searches
• Progressing matters efficiently while ensuring compliance with legal requirements
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and other third parties
• Managing enquiries by telephone and email, providing clear and professional updates
• Maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date files and documentation
• Supporting fee earners across the department as required
• Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Skills

8+ years conveyancing

Legal property knowledge

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant

Main Purpose:
As a Conveyancing Assistant in our Residential Conveyancing team, you'll play a vital role in supporting our solicitors and helping to deliver a seamless experience for our clients throughout the home moving process. Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you'll assist with a wide range of residential property transactions, ensuring matters progress efficiently from instruction through to completion. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced conveyancing professional looking to join a respected law firm with a strong reputation for client care.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive administrative support to the Residential Conveyancing team
• Preparing legal documents, correspondence, completion statements and bills of costs
• Assisting with residential property transactions from instruction through to completion
• Carrying out Land Registry applications and pre‑exchange searches, including Local Authority and Chancel searches
• Progressing matters efficiently while ensuring compliance with legal requirements
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders, solicitors and other third parties
• Managing enquiries by telephone and email, providing clear and professional updates
• Maintaining accurate, up‑to‑date files and documentation
• Supporting fee earners across the department as required
• Handling confidential information with professionalism and discretion

Key Skills

• At least 8 years' experience within residential conveyancing
• Substantial legal property knowledge

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary)
• Income Protection
• Health cash plan, which includes discounted gym membership and many other offers
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Off‑site free car parking
• 25 days holiday in addition to public holidays
• Monthly staff lottery of £250