Conveyancing Assistant in Guildford (Hybrid Working) - Guildford, England

Ten-Percent.co.uk; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable legal firm in Guildford is seeking a Conveyancing Assistant to support their property department. This role involves client-facing work and administrative support in various property transactions. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in conveyancing and enjoy hybrid working arrangements. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in conveyancing work.
• Experience in dealing with property transactions.
• Strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist solicitors throughout a transaction.
• Undertake property searches.
• Draft SDLT Returns and ensure payment.
• Obtain indemnity insurance policies.
• Deal with pre and post completion files.
• Chase clients for missing information.
• Manage incoming and outgoing post.
• Close files and manage deeds storage.

Skills

Conveyancing experience

Client facing skills

Administrative support

Job description

Conveyancing Assistant in Guildford (Hybrid Working) (JO9747)

Overview

A very well-regarded Legal 500 firm is looking for a senior legal secretary or paralegal to work in the property department at their office in Guildford.

Please note, the firm is happy to offer hybrid working for this role on successful completion of the probationary period.

The firm would like to speak to legal secretaries or paralegals who have a minimum of 3 years' experience in conveyancing work.

Reference

JO9747

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 / annum

Job Location

• United Kingdom England South East England Surrey Guildford

Job Type

Permanent

Posted

Monday, September 22, 2025

Responsibilities

The role will involve some client facing work as well as back-office support, including :

• ad hoc assistance to all our solicitors throughout a transaction
• undertaking property searches
• drafting SDLT Returns, submitting same and making sure payment is made
• obtaining indemnity insurance policies for no search insurance, chancel liability, restrictive covenants etc
• dealing with pre and post completion files
• chasing clients for missing information
• reading and dealing with incoming / outgoing post including scanning
• file closing, deeds storage and archiving

The role will be full-time, permanent and salary will be 30k to 35k.

Full job spec available on request.