Conveyancing Assistant

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly bonus

Career progression

Pension

Private medical

Social events

Hybrid working

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Conveyancing Assistant to support the Residential Property team of a well-established law firm. This full-time role offers hybrid working, a clear training path, and opportunities for progression.

You will assist with file openings, document preparation, client liaison, and diary management across transactions from instruction to completion. Candidates should have at least 12 months' residential conveyancing experience and be highly organised, with

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within residential conveyancing is essential - 12 months+.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Proactive and positive approach; team player.

Responsibilities

• Supporting fee earners with a caseload of residential conveyancing matters.
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence.
• Opening and closing client files.
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders and others.
• Managing diaries, appointments and milestones within transactions.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries.
• Updating and maintaining case management systems.
• Assisting with exchanges, completions and post-completion administration.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant

Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm |

Hybrid Working, Yearly Bonus, Career Progression, Pension, Private Medical, Social Events and some of the nicest colleagues you can find.... If this sounds attractive, read on.

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant looking to join a friendly, supportive, and professional team where your development is genuinely encouraged? Would you like to progress up in seniority with training?

Our client, a well-established and growing law firm, is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support its busy Residential Property department. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative team environment, working alongside experienced conveyancers while benefiting from ongoing training and clear opportunities for career progression.

The Role

As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will provide essential support to the conveyancing team, helping to ensure residential property transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting fee earners with a caseload of residential conveyancing matters
• Preparing legal documents and correspondence
• Opening and closing client files
• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and other third parties
• Managing diaries, appointments, and key milestones within transactions
• Handling telephone and email enquiries
• Updating and maintaining case management systems
• Assisting with exchanges, completions, and post-completion administration

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within residential conveyancing is essential - 12 months +
• Strong administrative and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• A proactive and positive approach to work
• Strong team-player mentality with a willingness to learn and develop