Conveyancing Assistant

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant in Chelmsford, Essex, to support residential matters from instruction to completion. The role offers a salary of £28,000 to £35,000 per annum (DOE), with a Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm schedule and a focus on delivering a professional, client-centered service.

You will assist fee earners with sales, purchases and remortgages, liaise with clients and agents, draft documents, run searches and help progress transactions, using LEAP or similar case

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential conveyancing environment.
• Strong understanding of conveyancing from inception to completion.
• Confident in communicating with clients and industry professionals.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and professional written/verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Providing support across a diverse portfolio of residential conveyancing files.
• Assisting fee earners with property sales, purchases, remortgages and auction transactions.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage providers and 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 milestones and deadlines, delivering progress updates.
• Working with colleagues across the Property department to progress transactions.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

LEAP familiarity

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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