Conveyancing Assistant

Clayton Legal; Congleton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days annual leave + bank holidays

3 additional office closure days

Your birthday off

Supportive working environment

Development opportunities

Established and reputable firm

Job summary

Clayton Legal is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy Property Team in Congleton. The role involves supporting fee earners from instruction to completion, handling residential conveyancing tasks, and maintaining accurate files.

You will liaise with clients and third parties and contribute to a smooth progression of matters with high attention to detail. The position offers a strong opportunity to develop your conveyancing career within a reputable firm, with a

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential conveyancing support role.
• Organised and proactive with strong attention to detail.
• Good IT skills including case management and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners throughout the conveyancing process.
• Open and maintain case files.
• Order searches and title documents.
• Prepare and assist with legal documentation.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors, estate agents and third parties.
• Progress matters through to completion with accuracy.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client liaison

File management

Attention to detail

IT skills

Tools

Case management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Conveyancing Assistant / Paralegal

Location: Congleton

Salary £27,000

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to join a well-established and highly reputable firm based in Congleton.

This is a great opportunity to join a busy and supportive Property Team, working alongside experienced fee earners and providing support across a varied residential conveyancing caseload.

The Role

You'll be supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process, from initial instruction through to completion. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting with all aspects of residential conveyancing
• Opening and maintaining files
• Ordering searches and title documents
• Preparing and assisting with legal documentation
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents and other third parties
• Assisting with the progression of matters through to completion
• Ensuring files are accurate, organised and compliant

About You

I'm looking for someone with previous experience within a residential conveyancing support role who is confident dealing with clients and external contacts.

You’ll be organised, proactive and able to manage a busy workload while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Good IT skills, including experience with case management systems and Microsoft Office, are also important.

What's on Offer?

• 24 days' annual leave + bank holidays
• 3 additional office closure days between Christmas and New Year
• Your birthday off
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Excellent opportunity to develop your conveyancing career
• Established and reputable firm