Conveyancing Assistant

Office Angels Limited; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels Limited in Chelmsford, Essex is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant with proven residential conveyancing experience to support fee earners and clients from instruction to completion. You will handle a broad range of tasks across a busy conveyancing team and contribute to a smooth, client-focused process.

You will manage diverse files, liaise with clients, agents and providers, draft and review documents, and help with searches, exchanges and post-completion duties.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in residential conveyancing from inception to completion.
• Strong understanding of the conveyancing process.
• Confident communication with clients and industry professionals.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to juggle priorities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in documents.
• Effective written and spoken communication; proactive and team-oriented.
• Experience with legal case management software; LEAP familiarity is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide support across a diverse portfolio of residential conveyancing files.
• Assist fee earners with sales, purchases, remortgages and auctions.
• Liaise with clients, estate agents, mortgage providers and others.
• Draft, prepare and check legal documents and correspondence.
• Request, analyse and process property searches and related docs.
• Support exchange of contracts and completion of transactions.
• Handle post-completion administration and compliance.
• Maintain records and update case management systems.
• Track milestones and meet deadlines.
• Deliver high standards of client care and regular progress updates.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the Property department to progress transactions.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client communications

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Case management software

Tools

LEAP

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant
28,000 - 35,000 per annum, DOE
Chelmsford, Essex
Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience in residential conveyancing who is comfortable handling a broad range of matters while delivering outstanding support to both clients and legal professionals.

As a valued member of the team, you will assist with property transactions from the initial instruction through to final completion, helping to ensure a smooth, professional and customer-focused experience at every stage.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Providing support across a diverse portfolio of residential conveyancing files.
• Assisting fee earners with property sales, purchases, remortgages and auction transactions.
• Liaising regularly with clients, estate agents, mortgage providers and other external parties.
• Drafting, preparing and checking legal documents and correspondence.
• Requesting, analysing and processing property searches and related documentation.
• Supporting the exchange of contracts and completion of transactions.
• Handling post-completion administration and compliance requirements.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems.
• Tracking important milestones and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Delivering a high standard of client care and providing regular progress updates.
• Working closely with colleagues across the Property department to facilitate efficient transaction progression.

My client is looking for someone who:

• Have proven experience within a residential conveyancing environment.
• Possess a strong understanding of the conveyancing process from inception through to completion.
• Be confident communicating directly with clients and industry professionals.
• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Have a meticulous approach and strong attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Show initiative, work autonomously when required and contribute positively as part of a team.
• Be committed to delivering an exceptional client experience.
• Have experience using legal case management software; familiarity with LEAP would be beneficial but is not essential.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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