Conveyancing Assistant

Forrest Recruitment; Middlewich; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice based in Middlewich is looking for an experienced Conveyancing Assistant / Legal Secretary for a part-time position. The role requires a minimum of 5 years' experience in conveyancing, providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support to a fee earner. Responsibilities include managing conveyancing files, preparing legal documents, and handling client communications. The successful candidate will enjoy 20 days annual leave and additional benefits.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Christmas office shutdown

Standard pension scheme

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in a conveyancing assistant or legal secretary role.
• Strong working knowledge of residential conveyancing processes.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive support to a designated fee earner.
• Assisting with the management of conveyancing files throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Preparing, amending and formatting legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of residential conveyancing processes

Excellent organisational skills

Professional written communication skills

Professional verbal communication skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Conveyancing Assistant / Legal Secretary, Middlewich, Part-Time, From £25,000 (Pro Rota)

Forrest Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established legal practice to recruit an experienced Conveyancing Assistant / Legal Secretary. This is a part-time, office-based position providing dedicated support to one of the fee earners within a busy conveyancing department.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality secretarial and administrative support, ensuring the efficient progression of conveyancing matters from instruction through to completion.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive support to a designated fee earner
• Assisting with the management of conveyancing files throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Preparing, amending and formatting legal documents and correspondence
• Handling client communications in a professional and timely manner
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, lenders and other third parties
• Managing diaries, deadlines and key dates
• Maintaining accurate records via case management systems
• Ensuring compliance with internal procedures and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years\' experience in a conveyancing assistant or legal secretary role
• Strong working knowledge of residential conveyancing processes
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Professional written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Details

This is a part-time role with preferred working days as Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays. In return you will receive 20 days annual leave (full-time equivalent) plus additional birthday leave and Christmas office shutdown (full-time equivalent) and access to standard pension scheme.

If you are interested in this role or would like to know more about the position, please call Amy on (phone number removed) or forward your CV.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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