Conveyancing Assistant

TIME Appointments Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Appointments are recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm in Chelmsford and are seeking a professional Conveyancing Assistant to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a conscientious individual.

You will support fee earners, manage routine conveyancing administration, maintain client files, and liaise with accounts on exchanges and completions. The firm prides itself on its excellent reputation and client service.

Qualifications

• Conveyancing experience and knowledge of land registry procedures would be advantageous.
• Strong administrative experience in a professional environment.
• Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Office and legal document production software.
• Excellent organisational ability with strong attention to detail.
• Experience using in-house case management systems.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners in the team with conveyancing administration.
• Handle general office duties including photocopying and filing.
• Provide updates to third parties on transaction progress.
• Prepare invoices.
• Maintain client files.
• Liaise with accounts on exchange and completion matters.
• Provide an efficient and friendly service to clients.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Administrative experience

MS Office

Attention to detail

Case management systems

Land registry knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Time Appointments are recruiting on behalf of a well-established law firm based in Chelmsford, who are looking for a professional and conscientious Conveyancing Assistant to join their Conveyancing team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to work for a business that prides themselves on their excellent reputation.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supporting fee earners in the team and assist in all aspects of conveyancing administrative work within the department
• General and routine office duties, such as photocopying and filing, both electronically and physically
• Providing updates to third parties on transaction progress
• Preparing invoices
• Maintaining client files
• Liaising with the accounts team on exchange and completion matters
• Provide an efficient and friendly service to clients

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous conveyancing experience and knowledge of land registry procedures would be advantageous
• Strong administrative experience gained from a professional environment
• Excellent computer skills, particularly using Microsoft Office and legal document production software
• Excellent organisational ability and with a strong eye for detail
• Experience of using in-house case management systems