Conveyancing Assistant – 3-Month Temp, Flexible Hours

Confidential; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant on a temporary basis for approximately three months in SE London. You will support a fee-earner through residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, while also providing reception cover and general admin support.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with prior conveyancing experience and the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain high levels of client service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Assistant, Legal Secretary, or similar within a conveyancing department.
• Understanding of the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.
• Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Ability to work independently while supporting a busy fee-earner.

Responsibilities

• Provide admin support to a Conveyancing Fee-Earner handling residential matters.
• Open new client files and perform AML checks.
• Prepare and issue client care letters and documents.
• Review searches, title documents and information packs.
• Draft routine correspondence and legal documents.
• Liaise with clients, agents, lenders, solicitors and third parties.
• Manage post, emails and telephone enquiries.
• Prepare completion statements and assist with completion and post-completion processes.
• Maintain case management records and ensure files progress efficiently.
• Provide reception cover and front-of-house duties.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Legal administration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Telephone manner

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Case management systems

Job description

Confidential is seeking an experienced Conveyancing Assistant on a temporary basis for approximately three months in SE London. You will support a fee-earner through residential conveyancing transactions from instruction to completion, while also providing reception cover and general admin support.

The role requires strong organisational and communication skills, with prior conveyancing experience and the ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain high levels of client service.