Conveyancing Assistant – Cheltenham

Montpellier Legal Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus Scheme

Company Pension

Company Events

Cycle to Work Scheme

Subsidised Gym Membership

Subsidised Parking and Travel

Modern Offices

Discounted Dining at Selected Venues

Additional Time off to Celebrate Your

Top Performers Trip

Job summary

Montpellier Legal Ltd in Cheltenham is seeking a bright Conveyancing Assistant to support the running and progression of residential conveyancing files. You will handle client enquiries, prepare and verify client care packs, conduct ID checks, draft contracts, and keep the case management system up to date to ensure smooth service.

We offer progression to Senior Conveyancing Assistant, Paralegal and Fee Earning roles with a training-focused culture, a competitive salary, and a range of

Qualifications

• Interest in property law and conveyancing.
• Ability to work in a team and manage multiple tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming calls and client queries with professionalism.
• Prepare and verify new client care packs, ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Verify identification and source of funds for new clients.
• Draft and issue contract packs and related documents.
• Update the case management system to reflect current status.
• Coordinate with Solicitors and Fee Earners to progress transactions.
• Support third party stakeholders to develop business relationships.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree advantageous

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Excellent

With offices throughout the South West and London, Montpellier legal is a fast growing, successful, modern law firm. We are friendly and supportive with a strong sense of unity and team spirit.

We offer market leading salaries and pride ourselves on our training-focused approach that encourages all staff to reach their full potential. Dedicated to creating a positive working culture for our staff, we offer an excellent office environment and plenty of staff social events, even including all expenses paid trips abroad!

With a specialism in residential conveyancing, we provide an excellent and efficient service across a broad range of transactions, including luxury homes and central London apartments. A forward-thinking conveyancing firm, we are dedicated to using market leading technology to help us provide exceptional customer service for our clients.

Why not come and join us?

About the role:

You will assist with the running and progression of Conveyancing transactions, including but not limited to:

• Handling incoming calls and other communications, responding to queries promptly, with the support of others where required.
• Preparing, receiving and verifying new client care park electronically, working closely with Solicitors and Fee Earners to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Verification of identification and source of funds for all new clients.
• Completing Title Checks under the direction of a Fee Earner.
• Drafting and issuing Contract Packs.
• Obtaining redemption statements.
• Dealing with pre‑contact enquiries on sale files under the direct supervision of a Fee Earner.
• Preparing pre‑completion paperwork, including invoices and Statements of Accounts.
• Updating our case management system proactively to ensure all matters accurately reflect current status.
• Complete tasks assigned by Fee Earner or other team members to ensure a smooth and swift service to clients.
• Working with our third party stakeholders to develop business relationships by providing excellent customer service.

This role offers significant progression opportunities to Senior Conveyancing Assistant, Paralegal and Fee Earning roles. We will support you with a professional development plan and access to our study support scheme should you want to obtain any professional qualifications.

About you:

We are looking for a bright, professional, team orientated Conveyancing Assistant to join our friendly Cheltenham Office and supportive team.

You will need to possess enthusiasm, a pro‑active approach, the ability to adapt and learn quickly and a strong interest in property law.

We can offer you training so while previous experience and/or a relevant university degree is an advantage, we would still love to hear from talented people without experience, who are looking to pursue a career in residential conveyancing.

This role offers progression and a competitive salary within a B Corp certified business who genuinely care about the people we employ.

Added extras and benefits:

• Quarterly Bonus Scheme
• Company Pension
• Company Events
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Subsidised Gym Membership
• Subsidised Parking and Travel
• Modern Offices
• Discounted Dining at Selected Venues
• Additional Time off to Celebrate Your Birthday
• Top Performers Trip