Conveyancing Assistant - Drive Smooth Property Closings

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd; Matlock; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Conveyancing Assistant in Buxton for a busy law firm’s property team. This full-time permanent role supports fee earners through the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.

The ideal candidate will have conveyancing or legal administration experience, be proactive and well-organised, and able to draft and manage complex documents using MS Office and case management systems.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within the legal/conveyancing sector.
• Confidence typing quickly and producing accurate complex documents.
• Excellent communication and customer care skills.
• A proactive and solutions-focused approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Supporting conveyancers with a caseload of residential property transactions.
• Liaising with clients, estate agents, mortgage lenders, and solicitors.
• Opening and closing files in line with compliance procedures.
• Drafting correspondence and legal documentation.
• Ordering searches and obtaining property information.
• Preparing contract packs and completion statements.
• Managing diaries, appointments, and key deadlines.
• Handling telephone and email enquiries professionally and efficiently.
• Assisting with post-completion matters and Land Registry applications.
• Maintaining accurate records and updating case management systems.

Skills

Legal admin

Typing fast

Document drafting

Communication

MS Office

Case management

Tools

MS Office Suite

Case Management Systems

Job description

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd is recruiting for a Conveyancing Assistant in Buxton for a busy law firm’s property team. This full-time permanent role supports fee earners through the conveyancing process from instruction to completion.

The ideal candidate will have conveyancing or legal administration experience, be proactive and well-organised, and able to draft and manage complex documents using MS Office and case management systems.