Conveyancing Assistant

Elite Personnel; Stafford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days + bank holidays

Near public transport

Pension

Free tea and coffee

Job summary

Elite Personnel is recruiting a Conveyancing Assistant in Lichfield to join a busy property team. You will support fee earners from instruction through to completion, drafting basic contracts and managing document workflows.

The role requires strong MS Word skills, excellent organisation, and a proactive, team-focused attitude. A professional telephone manner and ability to multitask are essential for handling priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within conveyancing, property or legal administration
• Strong MS Word and document handling skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and tasks efficiently

Responsibilities

• Opening new files and completing client ID and compliance checks
• Preparing client care and engagement documentation
• Drafting basic property sale contracts
• Obtaining Land Registry documents and official copies
• Ordering property searches
• Preparing and amending legal documents
• Producing professional emails, letters and documentation
• Keeping client and matter systems fully updated
• Arranging appointments and client meetings
• Speaking with clients and providing updates throughout their transaction

Skills

Strong MS Word skills

Excellent organisation

Good communication

Professional telephone manner

Deadline management

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant

Lichfield

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Elite Personnel are recruiting on behalf of our client for a confident and organised individual to join a busy and successful property team.

You must have the following experience in bold

This is a fast-paced varied role where you'll work closely with fee earners and support property transactions from initial instruction right through to completion.

Drafting of basic sale contracts, obtaining Land Registry official copies, submission of property searches

_ Proficient document management skills specifically the use of Microsoft Word tracked changes and amendments to draft documents

What You'll Be Doing

No two days will be the same! Your responsibilities will include:

Opening new files and completing client ID and compliance checks

Preparing client care and engagement documentation

Drafting basic property sale contracts

Obtaining Land Registry documents and official copies

Ordering property searches

Preparing and amending legal documents

Using Microsoft Word, including tracked changes

Preparing completion statements

Carrying out priority searches

Assisting with Stamp Duty Land Tax returns

Preparing Land Registry applications, including AP1 forms

Producing professional emails, letters and documentation

Keeping client and matter systems fully updated

Arranging appointments and client meetings

Speaking with clients and providing updates throughout their transaction

Taking accurate messages and producing file notes

Supporting the wider property team when required

We'd Love to Hear From You If You Have:

Previous experience within conveyancing, property or legal administration

Excellent organisation and attention to detail

Strong Microsoft Office and Word skills

A confident and professional telephone manner

The ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines

Great communication skills

A proactive, flexible and team-focused attitude

You'll need to be someone who can hit the ground running, enjoys being busy and takes pride in providing first-class support.

Interested?

If you have worked as in Legal , Conveyancing Assistant, Property Assistant or Legal Administrator, this could be a fantastic next move.

Benefits:

20 days plus bank holidays

Near public transport

Pension

Free tea and coffee

Successful candidates will be required to provide evidence of their UK Right to Work and complete an Elite Personnel application form.