Conveyancing Assistant

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual leave purchase

Birthday leave

Volunteering time

Wellbeing allowance

Retail discounts

Discounted conveyancing

Job summary

Deverell Smith Recruitment Ltd is assisting a fast-growing Central London law firm with a great training-focused culture and a clear career path in residential conveyancing. This is an ideal entry point for someone starting their career in legal or property services, backed by a supportive team and regular social events.

You’ll assist with running conveyancing transactions, handle client communications, prepare packs, verify IDs, and keep the case management system updated.

Qualifications

• No experience required; a relevant degree or prior experience is a bonus, not a requirement.
• Bags of personality and energy – this matters more than your CV.
• Genuine passion for property and the ambition to build a long-term career in the industry.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls and client communications, responding to queries promptly.
• Prepare, receive and verify new client care packs electronically.
• Verify identification and source of funds for new clients.
• Complete title checks under the direction of a Fee Earner.
• Draft and issue contract packs.
• Obtain redemption statements.
• Deal with pre-contract enquiries on sale files under supervision.
• Prepare pre-completion paperwork, including invoices and statements of account.
• Keep the case management system updated and accurate.
• Build relationships with third parties through excellent customer service.

Skills

Personality

Enthusiastic

Proactive

Adaptable

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

Our client is a fast-growing, successful, modern law firm with offices across Gloucestershire, Worcester and Bath - and now a Central London base right in the heart of the City on Bishopsgate. They're friendly and supportive, with a genuine sense of unity and team spirit.

They offer market-leading salaries and pride themselves on a training-focused approach that helps every member of staff reach their full potential - plus an excellent office environment, regular social events, and the occasional all-expenses-paid trip abroad!

Specialising in residential conveyancing, they handle everything from first-time buyer purchases to luxury homes and Central London apartments, using market-leading technology to deliver an outstanding service.

Why not come and join them?

A brilliant way to start your career

This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the very start of their career, or making a first move into legal or property services. Full training is provided, with a genuine path of progression ahead.

More than anything, they hire on personality and attitude. What matters most is a genuine passion for property and a real desire to build a long‑term career.

About the Role

You’ll assist with the running and progression of conveyancing transactions, including:

• Handling incoming calls and client communications, responding to queries promptly
• Preparing, receiving and verifying new client care packs electronically
• Verifying identification and source of funds for new clients
• Completing title checks under the direction of a Fee Earner
• Drafting and issuing contract packs
• Obtaining redemption statements
• Dealing with pre-contract enquiries on sale files under supervision
• Preparing pre‑completion paperwork, including invoices and statements of account
• Keeping the case management system updated and accurate
• Building relationships with third parties through excellent customer service

This role offers genuine progression to Senior Conveyancing Assistant, Paralegal and Fee Earner positions, backed by a professional development plan and study support for anyone wanting to pursue a qualification.

About You

• Bags of personality and energy - this matters more than your CV
• A genuine passion for property, and the ambition to build a long‑term career in the industry, not just take a job
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and keen to learn
• Able to adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment
• No experience needed - a relevant degree or prior experience is a bonus, not a requirement

Location

Based on Bishopsgate, in the heart of the City of London.

Salary & Benefits

• £25,000-£26,500 depending on experience
• Bonus scheme: up to £4,000 OTE per annum (£1,000 per quarter)
• Company pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Additional annual leave purchase scheme
• Birthday leave
• Volunteering time
• Wellbeing allowances
• Retail discounts
• Discounted conveyancing

Sound like you?

If this sounds like the perfect first step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.