Conveyancing Assistant

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd is seeking a proactive Conveyancing Assistant to join a busy residential property team in Buxton. You will support fee earners through the conveyancing process from instruction through to completion.

This role suits someone with prior conveyancing or legal administration experience, strong drafting and communication skills, and the ability to manage deadlines across multiple files while maintaining confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experience in an administrative role, ideally within the legal/conveyancing sector.
• Fast and accurate typing of complex documents.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.
• Familiarity with MS Office and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Supporting conveyancers with a caseload of residential property transactions.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors.
• Opening and closing files in line with compliance procedures.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documentation.
• Ordering searches and obtaining property information.
• Preparing contract packs and completion statements.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and key deadlines.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assisting with post-completion matters and Land Registry applications.maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems.

Skills

Administrative experience

Typing speed

Communication

Tools

MS Office Suite

Case Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Conveyancing Assistant Sector: Residential Property Location: Buxton Hours: Full Time Contract: Permanent Salary: £24-27,000 + Benefits A busy and well-established law firm with a strong reputation for providing exceptional service to clients is looking for a proactive and organised Conveyancing Assistant to join their friendly and supportive property team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing or legal administration experience who is looking to develop their career within residential property law. As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process, helping to ensure transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting conveyancers with a caseload of residential property transactions.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors.
• Opening and closing files in line with compliance procedures.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documentation.
• Ordering searches and obtaining property information.
• Preparing contract packs and completion statements.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and key deadlines.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assisting with post-completion matters and Land Registry applications.Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within the legal/conveyancing sector
• Confidence typing quickly and producing accurate complex documents
• Excellent communication and customer care skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work
• Confidence using a variety of software including MS Office Suite and Case Management Systems

If you re looking for a specialist role within the legal industry, this would be a great role for you. and take the next step in your career.