Conveyancing Assistant

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

High-quality conveyancing work

Job summary

Sellick Partnership (Legal) Limited in Chester is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy property team. You will support fee earners through the conveyancing process, ensuring matters progress efficiently and accurately.

The role offers exposure to residential matters with instruction to post‑completion, a supportive culture, and opportunities for career development within a Legal 500 recognised team.

Qualifications

• 6 months' experience as a Legal Assistant within a conveyancing team.
• Knowledge of the full conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Plot sales experience is desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Office-based work.

Responsibilities

• Assist with files from initial quotation through to post‑completion.
• Preparing and drafting documentation, correspondence, and contracts.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and lenders.
• Managing searches, Land Registry applications, and completion statements.
• Providing high‑quality administrative and client support to the conveyancing team.

Skills

Conveyancing knowledge

Administrative skills

Client communication

Tools

MS Office

Job description

A highly regarded Legal 500 firm in Chester is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Conveyancing Assistant to join its busy and supportive property team. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a respected practice known for its quality of work and collaborative culture.

Team

The conveyancing team handles a broad range of residential property matters, providing clients with an exceptional level of service from instruction through to post‑completion. The department works with individual clients, developers, and lenders on all aspects of sales, purchases, remortgages, and plot transactions.

Role

As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will support fee earners throughout the entire conveyancing process, ensuring matters are progressed efficiently and accurately. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with files from initial quotation through to post‑completion
• Preparing and drafting documentation, correspondence, and contracts
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, and lenders
• Managing searches, Land Registry applications, and completion statements
• Providing high‑quality administrative and client support to the conveyancing team

Requirements

• At least 6 months' experience working as a Legal Assistant within a conveyancing team
• Knowledge of the full conveyancing process from instruction to completion
• Plot sales experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work proactively and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
• Comfortable working predominantly office‑based

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £24,000-£27,000
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Access to high‑quality conveyancing work with a Legal 500 recognised team

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