Conveyancing Assistant

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; Matlock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Conveyancing Assistant in Buxton for a busy law firm’s property team. This full-time permanent role supports fee earners through the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.

The ideal candidate will have conveyancing or legal administration experience, be proactive and well-organised, and able to draft and manage complex documents using MS Office and case management systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within the legal/conveyancing sector.
• Confidence typing quickly and producing accurate complex documents.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting conveyancers with a caseload of residential property transactions.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors.
• Opening and closing files in line with compliance procedures.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documentation.
• Ordering searches and obtaining property information.
• Preparing contract packs and completion statements.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and key deadlines.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assisting with post-completion matters and Land Registry applications.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems.

Skills

Legal admin

Typing fast

Document drafting

Communication

MS Office

Case management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Case Management Systems

Job description

Job Title: Conveyancing Assistant

Sector: Residential Property

Location: Buxton

Hours: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £24-27,000 + Benefits

A busy and well-established law firm with a strong reputation for providing exceptional service to clients is looking for a proactive and organised Conveyancing Assistant to join their friendly and supportive property team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous conveyancing or legal administration experience who is looking to develop their career within residential property law.

As a Conveyancing Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting fee earners throughout the conveyancing process, helping to ensure transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting conveyancers with a caseload of residential property transactions.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors.
• Opening and closing files in line with compliance procedures.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documentation.
• Ordering searches and obtaining property information.
• Preparing contract packs and completion statements.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and key deadlines.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assisting with post-completion matters and Land Registry applications.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within the legal/conveyancing sector
• Confidence typing quickly and producing accurate complex documents
• Excellent communication and customer care skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to workConfidence using a variety of software including MS Office Suite and Case Management Systems

If you’re looking for a specialist role within the legal industry, this would be a great role for you.