Conveyancing Assistant

Additional Resources; Worthing; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established legal practice in Worthing is looking for a Conveyancing Assistant. The role involves supporting fee earners in residential conveyancing, assisting with client onboarding, drafting documents, and maintaining case records. The position requires at least 1 year of experience and offers a competitive salary of £23,500 - £26,500 along with benefits including additional leave and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Additional leave

Free parking

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a Conveyancing Assistant or similar role.
• Strong understanding of ID verification and source of funds checks.
• Experience with Land Registry applications and SDLT procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with new client onboarding and compliance checks.
• Prepare and draft standard conveyancing documents.
• Order searches and submit applications to the Land Registry.

Skills

Conveyancing processes

AML and KYC procedures

Microsoft Office applications

Tools

LEAP or similar

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Conveyancing Assistant with 1 year of experience to join a well-established legal practice offering a range of services including property, family, wills and probate, employment, and commercial law.

As aConveyancing Assistant, you will be supporting fee earners with the progression of residential conveyancing matters, ensuring smooth and timely completions.

This full-time permanent role offers a salary range of £23,500 - £26,500 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Assisting with new client onboarding, including ID verification and compliance checks.
• Preparing and drafting standard conveyancing documents and correspondence.
• Ordering searches, obtaining office copies, and submitting applications to the Land Registry.
• Drafting and filing SDLT returns and completion statements.
• Maintaining accurate case records within the case management system.
• Supporting fee earners with administrative and case progression tasks.

What we are looking for:

• Previously worked as a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, Conveyancing Secretary, Legal Administrator or in a similar role.
• Proven experience of 1 year in residential or commercial conveyancing.
• Strong knowledge of AML and KYC procedures, including ID verification and source of funds checks.
• Knowledge of submitting applications to the Land Registry and handling SDLT procedures
• Experience working with LEAP or similar is advantageous.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary
• Additional leave
• Free parking
• Supportive working environment
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Conveyancing Assistant to progress your career in conveyancing within a respected and supportive legal team.

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