Conveyancing Assistant

ENL Legal Recruitment; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 21,150 - 25,850; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Four-day week (32 hours)

Job summary

ENL Legal Recruitment is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant (Property Searches) to join its team in the West Midlands. The role is part-time (32 hours per week over four days) with hybrid working (two days in the office, two days at home).

Salary is £23,500 per annum plus benefits, with a stable, flexible environment for career development. You'll handle property search requests from law firms, advise on search requirements, and use online ordering systems and mapping software to compile search

Qualifications

• Experience in residential conveyancing or property searches.
• Proficient with online ordering portals and mapping tools.
• Attention to detail and ability to interpret property information.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Experience with InfoTrack/SearchFlow/Index PI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and review incoming property search requests from solicitor clients.
• Advise clients on search requirements where necessary.
• Use online ordering systems and digital mapping software to identify property boundaries and compile search packs.
• Manage Local Authority, Drainage & Water, Environmental, Chancel and other property searches.
• Liaise with authorities and third-party providers to obtain search information.
• Act as main point of contact for solicitor clients, providing updates and resolving enquiries.
• Ensure all work is completed accurately with high levels of client service.

Skills

Property searches

Residential conveyancing

Attention to detail

Client liaison

Case management

Tools

InfoTrack

SearchFlow

Index PI

Job description

Role: Conveyancing Assistant

Location: West Midlands - Hybrid Working (2 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

Job Type: Part-Time (32 Hours per Week over 4 Days)

Salary: £23,500 per annum (32 hours) plus benefits

An established and highly regarded property search provider is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant (Property Searches) to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in residential conveyancing, property searches or legal support who enjoys working in a detail-focused environment while delivering outstanding service to solicitor clients. Offering a permanent four-day working week together with hybrid working, this role provides genuine flexibility without compromising on career development or earning potential.

The Role

Working as part of an experienced team, the successful candidate will manage property search requests from law firms and conveyancers, ensuring every order is processed accurately, efficiently and within agreed timescales.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and reviewing incoming property search requests from solicitor clients.
• Advising clients on appropriate search requirements where necessary.
• Using online ordering systems and digital mapping software to identify property boundaries and compile search packs.
• Managing Local Authority, Drainage & Water, Environmental, Chancel and other property searches.
• Acting as the main point of contact for solicitor clients, providing updates and resolving enquiries.
• Liaising with local authorities and third-party providers to obtain outstanding search information.
• Ensuring all work is completed accurately while maintaining exceptional levels of client service.

About You

Applications are welcomed from candidates with previous experience within residential conveyancing or the property search sector. Suitable backgrounds may include: Conveyancing Assistant, Conveyancing Paralegal, Property Search Processor, Property Search Administrator or Sales Progressor within Estate Agency.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate

• Previous experience processing property searches or supporting residential conveyancing transactions.
• Confidence using online ordering portals, case management systems and digital mapping tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to interpret property information accurately.
• Strong communication skills with a professional telephone manner and written communication.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience working with a property search provider such as InfoTrack, SearchFlow, Index PI or similar

If you're looking for a role that combines flexibility, stability and the opportunity to utilise your conveyancing or property search experience within a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

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