Conveyancing Assistant

Spire Solicitors LLP; Diss; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Diss is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support property transactions. This full-time role involves assisting with documentation, client communication, and administrative duties. Candidates should possess strong time management and IT skills, with an emphasis on attention to detail and teamwork. A positive attitude and willingness to learn are essential. The firm offers a collaborative culture and benefits including a healthcare plan and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Healthcare cash plan with Bupa

Contributory pension scheme

25 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Personal Development Plan

Agile/Flexi Working Policy

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or similar.
• Great time management skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with opening new files and completing initial documentation.
• Draft correspondence and legal documents.
• Liaise with clients and other stakeholders during transactions.
• Manage administrative duties such as file and diary management.

Skills

Time Management

IT Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Team Collaboration

Job description

The Opportunity:

We have a new opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant to join our supportive Residential Conveyancing team, based at our Diss office. This role provides administrative support to the team. This growing department works in a fast-paced environment, and they are looking for individuals who relish the challenge that this brings.

The Candidate:

• The ideal candidate will have previous similar experience.
• We are looking for someone with great time management, IT and communication skills, who is an accurate typist (including dictations) and someone who appreciates the importance of attention to detail.
• The ideal candidate will enjoy a busy environment and have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• We are keen to find individuals who have a positive "can-do" attitude, who love learning new skills.
• Successful candidates will be team players who thrive in a collaborative environment.
• It goes without saying that we need people who can build a strong rapport with clients as well as their team.
• We are looking for people who will take this opportunity to develop (personally and professionally) in a firm that actively put the needs of our people and clients at the heart of what we do.
  
  

The Role:

As a Conveyancing Assistant, this role plays a key role in supporting the fee earners with residential property transactions from instruction through to completion. Some responsibilities include:

• Assisting with opening new files and carrying out initial documentation and ID checks.
• Drafting and preparing correspondence and legal documents.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors.
• Submitting searches, such as drainage, environmental, bankruptcy searches.
• Closing files.
• Managing administrative duties, such as file management, diary management, data entry and scanning.
• Supporting the conveyancer in ensuring smooth progression of transactions.
  
  

Residential Conveyancing:

The Residential Conveyancing team are approachable, personal, professional and efficient individuals that guide and support clients through buying and selling property, equity release, remortgaging a property, transfer of equity and voluntary first registration of land.

#TeamSpire:

Spire Solicitors LLP is one of the largest legal firms in the region. With head offices in the heart of Norwich city centre, we also boast an unrivalled regional presence across the county, with offices in market towns throughout Norfolk including Attleborough, Aylsham, Dereham, Diss, Watton, and Wymondham.

We offer a comprehensive range of legal advice and our dedicated team actively work together to deliver a friendly and personable culture.

Our core values are: Trust, Responsibility, Client Driven, People Matter and Teamwork.

Benefits:

• Healthcare cash plan with Bupa.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• 25 days’ annual leave (FTE), plus Bank Holidays.
• 2 self-care days per year (FTE).
• 3.5 days paid "close down" days at Christmas.
• Personal Development Plan to support your career.
• Wellbeing Champions to support wellbeing within the firm.
• Agile/Flexi Working Policy.
• Staff events, and an active social committee.
• A collaborative and engaging company culture.
  
  

Equal Opportunities:

Spire Solicitors LLP is an equal opportunity employer with all applicants considered for interview and potential subsequent employment without regard to disability, gender identity, race, sex, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.

Further Job Details: Monday to Friday, Full-time, Permanent, In-Person.