Conveyancing Assistant

ACS Staffing Solutions; Redditch; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team culture

Career progression

Training & development

Supportive leadership

Job summary

ACS Staffing Solutions is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant in Redditch to join a busy Residential Property team. The role focuses on supporting the conveyancing process from instruction through completion, providing administrative duties and helping manage client communications.

You will work alongside experienced fee earners, ensuring high-quality service while handling leasehold and freehold transactions, coordinating with clients, solicitors and lenders, and maintaining accurate file records.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing and understanding of the process.
• Ability to liaise with clients, solicitors and estate agents.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and case management familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support throughout conveyancing matters.
• Prepare and issue quotations to clients.
• Liaise with clients, solicitors and lenders; update on progress.
• Open/close files in accordance with AML, SRA and CQS requirements.
• Assist with both freehold and leasehold transactions.
• Order searches and handle Land Registry submissions.

Skills

Residential conveyancing

Client liaison

Administrative support

Attention to detail

Tools

Land Registry portal

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant

Redditch

Competitive Salary - DOE

Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:15

Are you an experienced Conveyancing Assistant or Legal Assistant looking for your next opportunity with a firm that genuinely values its people?

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing law firm that is looking to add an experienced Conveyancing Assistant to its successful Residential Property team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded firm with an outstanding reputation for client service and employee development. If you're looking for a role where you'll be supported, challenged and given genuine opportunities to progress your legal career, this could be the perfect next step.

Why Apply?

This firm is committed to investing in its people and offers a supportive, collaborative working environment where everyone's contribution is valued. You'll benefit from:

• A friendly and approachable team culture.


• Excellent career progression opportunities.


• Exposure to high-quality residential conveyancing work.


• Ongoing training and professional development.


• Supportive leadership that encourages career growth.


• A long-term opportunity with a stable and expanding law firm.

The Role

Working alongside experienced fee earners, you'll play a key role in ensuring residential property transactions progress smoothly from instruction through to completion.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing administrative support throughout the conveyancing process.


• Preparing and issuing client quotations.


• Liaising with clients, solicitors, estate agents and mortgage lenders.


• Providing regular client updates and monitoring the progression of files.


• Opening and closing files in accordance with AML, SRA and CQS requirements.


• Assisting with both freehold and leasehold transactions.


• Ordering searches and carrying out Land Registry applications, registrations and requisition responses.


• Preparing Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) calculations and submissions.


• Preparing bills, receipts and payment requests for fee earners.


• Providing occasional reception cover when required.

About You

• Previous experience as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant or Legal Secretary within Residential Property.


• A solid understanding of the residential conveyancing process.


• Experience handling leasehold matters.


• Confidence using case management systems and the Land Registry portal.


• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.


• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy workload.


• Exceptional attention to detail and a proactive approach.


• Strong communication and client care skills.

If you're looking to join a respected law firm where you'll be recognised for your contribution and supported in developing your legal career, I'd love to hear from you.