Conveyancing Assistant

Avocet Legal; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Exeter seeks a Conveyancing Assistant for their Residential Property team. This full-time, permanent position emphasizes career development within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate possesses strong conveyancing experience and exceptional organizational skills to manage client transactions efficiently.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for hybrid working

Health and wellbeing plan

Company pension

Qualifications

• Previous experience in conveyancing or property is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple files.

Responsibilities

• Support fee earners with administration tasks and manage conveyancing files.
• Maintain contact with clients, estate agents, and solicitors throughout the process.
• Handle property searches, contract packs, and ensure transaction completion.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Client service

IT skills

Job description

Dani at Avocet Legal Careers is looking for a Conveyancing Assistant to join a leading law firm's Residential Property team in Exeter. About The Client

Our client is one of the South West's leading law firms with a fantastic reputation and a real commitment to their people. They're all about innovation, community involvement, and supporting a healthy work-life balance. They're forward-thinking, supportive, and genuinely ambitious for their team members' success.

About The Role

This is an exciting full-time, permanent opportunity to develop your career in a varied and busy Residential Property Department. You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team where no two days are the same! You'll be providing essential support to fee earners while also managing your own files from start to finish. It's a perfect blend of teamwork and independence, with plenty of client contact and the satisfaction of seeing transactions through to completion.

Conveyancing Assistant Responsibilities:

• Support fee earners with daily administration tasks and file management
• Manage your own conveyancing files from start to finish - sales and purchases
• Deal with property searches, enquiries, contract packs, completions, and registrations
• Maintain regular contact with Estate Agents, Solicitors, Mortgage Brokers, and Clients
• Handle correspondence, enquiries, and coordinate contract exchanges
• Complete transactions efficiently while maintaining accuracy throughout
• Provide outstanding client service with extensive direct client contact
• Balance multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Conveyancing Assistant Requirements:

• Previous experience working in conveyancing or property (essential)
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple files simultaneously
• Knowledge of conveyancing processes from instruction to completion
• Familiarity with property searches, Land Registry procedures, and legal documentation
• Outstanding communication skills with a natural ability to relate to clients' needs
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially under pressure
• Flexible approach to balancing day-to-day priorities
• Ability to work well under pressure while meeting tight deadlines
• Professional telephone manner and confident client-facing skills
• Strong IT skills and experience with case management systems

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Opportunity for hybrid working arrangements (office and home blend)
• Clear focus on career development and progression opportunities
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing plan
• Company pension
• Plus so much more!

The Ideal Candidate

You're someone with solid conveyancing experience who's looking for their next challenge with a firm that really invests in its people. You thrive in busy environments, love the variety that property work brings, and genuinely enjoy helping clients through what's often their biggest life transaction. You're organised, can juggle multiple priorities, and take pride in delivering excellent service. Most importantly, you're ready to join a team that will be ambitious for your future and give you the tools to develop your career your way.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a leading firm that truly values its people and offers genuine opportunities for growth and development. If you're an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking for a role where you can make a real difference while advancing your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Get in touch with Dani at Avocet Legal Careers on (phone number removed) or (url removed) today to discover more about this exciting opportunity.